Summary:
Zip code 30720 is home to one high school, Dalton High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Dalton Public Schools district, with an enrollment of 1,919 students.
Dalton High School is on a clear upward trajectory. Its state ranking has climbed 64 positions over two years, from 260th (43rd percentile) in 2023–2024 to 196th (57th percentile) in 2025–2026, and it now holds a 3-star rating. The school's graduation rate is a standout at 91.4%, which is 7.9 points above the district average and 4.2 points above the state average, while its dropout rate of 1.5% is lower than both the district (1.7%) and state (2.4%). Test scores improved significantly year-over-year, with Algebra I proficiency jumping from 39.9% to 47.6%, and Biology from 34.2% to 45.6%—now nearly matching the state average. The school outperforms its district in every tested subject, though it still trails the state in Biology and U.S. History, where proficiency sits at 31.5% versus the state's 38.5%.
Despite serving a student body where 62.5% qualify for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves strong graduation outcomes, suggesting effective support for at-risk students. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern at 19.5%, which is 7 points higher than the district average and above the state's 17.7%. Per-student spending is $12,396 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Note that this data release does not include English Language Arts scores, which will be released in December. Overall, Dalton High School shows promising momentum, with its main challenges being chronic absenteeism and bringing U.S. History proficiency closer to state levels.
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