- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, GA
Dalton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130162000786
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalton High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dalton High School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130162000786 · Dalton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,919 enr · 21.8:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students)
Dalton High School held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dalton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- Hammond Creek
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- City Park Elem 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- Westwood Eleme 605
Westwood Elementary School
605 students
What this shows Dalton High School reports 1,919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton High School compares
Dalton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,919 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,919
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 18.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Dalton High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Dalton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Standard public school
1,453 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Coahulla Creek High School
Standard public school
1,041 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
The Dalton Academy
Standard public school
469 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix High School
Standard public school
141 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton High School
How many students attend Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has 1,919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,382 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton High School is 21.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalton High School?
41.5% of students at Dalton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dalton High School rank among high schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Dalton High School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), City Park Elementary School (707 students), and Brookwood Elementary School (688 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.