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New Hope Elementary School

Q: Is New Hope Elementary School a good school?

New Hope Elementary School ranks 354 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

354^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

New Hope Elementary School in Dalton, GA, serves approximately 511 students in grades K-5 within the Whitfield County school district. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide, a strong rebound from last year's 3-star performance.

New Hope stands out most dramatically in 5th grade science, where 58% of students scored proficient—a full 24 points above the district average and nearly 14 points above the state. This outpaces nearby City Park Elementary (21.7%) and Roan Elementary (22.4%) by a wide margin. The school also excels in upper-grade math, with 56.2% of 5th graders proficient versus 42.2% district-wide. Perhaps most impressive is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.6%—less than half the state average of 17.7% and far better than nearby Dawnville Elementary (18.4%) or Tiger Creek Elementary (16.1%).

New Hope achieves these results while spending less per student ($13,992) than comparable schools like Cohutta Elementary ($16,267) or Westwood Elementary. The school has also shown remarkable improvement in a single year, with 5th grade science proficiency jumping from 32.6% to 58%. Even as the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch rose to 90.4%, the school's state ranking improved—a testament to effective instructional strategies and strong family engagement. For parents in the Dalton area, New Hope offers a compelling combination of academic excellence, efficient spending, and a school culture that keeps kids coming to class.

511

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,992

Per pupil spending ?

90.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1175 New Hope Rd NW
Dalton, GA 30721

(706) 673-3180

District: Whitfield County

Students who attend New Hope Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New Hope Middle School
High:	Northwest Whitfield County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.8%

Hispanic:

34.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Whitfield County

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg42%

Georgia avg47%

354^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 13Elementary Schools in the Whitfield County

96^th of 202Whitfield County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	354 of 1222	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	54.3	509 of 1238	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.2	317 of 1236	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	402 of 1223	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.2	416 of 1220	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	497 of 1214	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	454 of 1234	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	549 of 1209	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.7	473 of 1205	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.1	424 of 1233	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.0	450 of 1240	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.9	366 of 1231	70.3%	★★★★☆
2013	60.9	584 of 1225	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.1	520 of 1201	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.1	413 of 1212	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.8	356 of 1183	69.9%	★★★★☆
2009	67.5	381 of 1133	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.7	279 of 1134	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	72.8	300 of 1125	73.3%	★★★★☆
2006	71.4	330 of 1101	70.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	131 of 317	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	86.1	27 of 304	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	13 of 286	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	76.7	31 of 283	89.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	332 of 1189	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	47.3	592 of 1224	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.1	364 of 1223	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	446 of 1212	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	585 of 1206	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	176 of 504	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.6	257 of 583	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.2	110 of 565	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	59.5	179 of 535	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.9	282 of 516	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.7	375 of 1186	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	428 of 1225	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.8	270 of 1220	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	67.9	351 of 1210	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	310 of 1209	74.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	347 of 703	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.4	497 of 769	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.5	364 of 772	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.6	406 of 775	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	434 of 779	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)68th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)65th percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)59th percentile~ school

White (2026)51st percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science58%+14 vs state

Mathematics52%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, January 6, 2018

We just moved here from metro-Atlanta and I couldn't be happier with the education that my children are receiving at NHE! The staff is friendly and caring, amazing programs and activities are available, and the community is fantastic! My 8 year old son is given the opportunity for Advanced math and reading along with pull-out gifted services--this is much more than he was given in his old school! I am thankful for a great school and a fantastic place to raise my kids. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Grandson goes here and absolutely loves it. Great teachers,new school,responsible and respected staff. Highly rated in community. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Hope Elementary School	Public	K-5	1175 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-3180	511	37	13.8	90.4%	285 (55.8%)	18 (3.5%)	174 (34.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	67.3	354^th of 1222 public elementary schools	71.0%		54.3	509^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.9%	155	45.7	52.5	56.2	58.0	$13,992	$698	$13,293
Varnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4421 Highway 2	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-3471	350	26	13.2	—	208 (59.4%)	10 (2.9%)	114 (32.6%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	60.5	428^th of 1222 public elementary schools	65.0%		48.5	587^th of 1238 public elementary schools	52.6%	159	58.7	59.7	45.3	34.0	$14,237	$724	$13,513
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2725 Cleveland Hwy	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3920	451	36	12.3	—	146 (32.4%)	14 (3.1%)	276 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	65.2	380^th of 1222 public elementary schools	68.9%		67.2	362^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	70.8%	18	63.0	45.5	65.1	43.7	$14,247	$839	$13,409
Tunnel Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	203 E School St	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-4550	297	22	13.6	82.2%	222 (74.7%)	9 (3.0%)	60 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.5	375^th of 1222 public elementary schools	69.3%		73.9	283^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	77.1%	92	58.7	53.0	64.4	36.4	$14,915	$509	$14,406
Tiger Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	134 Rhea McClanahan Dr	Tunnel Hill	30755	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-9890	400	33	12.2	92.8%	336 (84.0%)	9 (2.3%)	35 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	36.4	728^th of 1222 public elementary schools	40.4%		57.7	470^th of 1238 public elementary schools	62.0%	258	33.3	51.6	31.4	32.9	$15,855	$672	$15,182
Park Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Hale Bowen Dr	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 428-7700	604	52	11.5	78.8%	44 (7.3%)	19 (3.1%)	523 (86.6%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	47.4	587^th of 1222 public elementary schools	52.0%		41.7	663^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	46.4%	76	30.9	49.3	51.1	41.6	$16,988	$990	$15,997
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	708 Trammell St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-2809	605	47	12.8	66.1%	210 (34.7%)	49 (8.1%)	306 (50.6%)	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.0%)	54	512^th of 1222 public elementary schools	58.1%		71	319^th of 1238 public elementary schools	74.2%	193	53.1	50.0	42.7	39.0	$15,416	$575	$14,841
Cohutta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	254 Wolfe St	Cohutta	30710	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 694-8812	287	23	12.5	88.9%	223 (77.7%)	3 (1.0%)	45 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	61.9	412^th of 1222 public elementary schools	66.3%		75.2	273^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	77.9%	139	65.9	58.5	41.7	39.6	$16,267	$747	$15,520
City Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 School St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8859	707	62	11.4	72.7%	106 (15.0%)	46 (6.5%)	502 (71.0%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.5%)	36	738^th of 1222 public elementary schools	39.6%		34.3	766^th of 1238 public elementary schools	38.1%	28	34.1	47.0	44.6	21.7	$17,025	$1,131	$15,894
Roan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1116 Roan St	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 226-3225	421	41	10.2	88.6%	21 (5.0%)	18 (4.3%)	380 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20.6	978^th of 1222 public elementary schools	20.0%		32.3	802^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	35.2%	176	36.6	26.0	25.4	22.4	$19,348	$1,102	$18,246

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope Elementary School

Is New Hope Elementary School a good school?

New Hope Elementary School ranks 354^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is New Hope Elementary School in?

Whitfield County

How many students attend New Hope Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 511 students attended New Hope Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of New Hope Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Hope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Hope Middle School
High : Northwest Whitfield County High School

What is the racial makeup of New Hope Elementary School?

Students at New Hope Elementary School are 56% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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