Dalton Jr. High School
Reported Enrollment
1,162
students
District
Dalton Public Schools
County Context Score
36/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1250 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA, 30721
School District
Dalton Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 130162004419
- District ID
- 1301620
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
8–9
Other · Regular
Enrollment
1,162 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Dalton Jr. High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Whitfield County has 33 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 1 peer record when available.
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What Dalton Jr. High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County, and comparable other schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 8–9 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other other schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dalton Jr. High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Dalton Public Schools.
1,162 students
Dalton Jr. High School reports 1,162 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 1 other other schools in Whitfield County with enrollment data, 1 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 7 students.
2 other schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 585 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Dalton Public Schools lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. Because this is an other-level record, confirm placement rules and program purpose directly with the district.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
1
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Dalton Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Dalton Jr. High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Dalton Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dalton Jr. High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Dalton Jr. High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Dalton Jr. High School with nearby schools?
Dalton Jr. High School should be compared with 2 other schools in Whitfield County, plus other schools in Dalton Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Dalton Jr. High School?
Before using Dalton Jr. High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Dalton Public Schools.
Part of Dalton Public Schools
Dalton Jr. High School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,675 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
7,675
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Roan Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Brookwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dalton High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Westwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Park Creek Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- City Park Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hammond Creek Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- The Dalton Academy10–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
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Whitfield County Schools
County Context Score
36/100
County-level composite across 33 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.