How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hammond Creek Middle School | The Dalton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dalton, GA | Dalton, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 469 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.9% | 56.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hammond Creek Middle School | The Dalton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| District | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hammond Creek Middle School | The Dalton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.8% | 9.4% |
| African American | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.0% | 82.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hammond Creek Middle School | The Dalton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 352.3:1 | 234.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.5% | 30.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.