How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dalton Public Schools | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dalton, Georgia | Dalton, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 7,675 | 12,317 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dalton Public Schools | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,396 | $13,284 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| State Revenue | 44.1% | 52.5% |
| Local Revenue | 36.1% | 29.3% |
Dalton Public Schools
Federal State Local
Whitfield County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dalton Public Schools | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.6% | 49.3% |
| African American | 4.4% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.4% | 44.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.4% | 91.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dalton Public Schools | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 455.7:1 | 393.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 18.3% |
School Types
Dalton Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
Whitfield County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.