Enrollment
517
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Dalton Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130162004419
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton Jr. High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalton Jr. High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton Jr. High School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162004419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dalton Jr. High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton Jr. High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dalton, Georgia, enrolling 517 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Dalton Jr. High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Georgia schools and 58% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dalton's public schools, it stands alongside City Park Elementary School (707 students): Dalton Jr. High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.1:1 vs 11.2:1).
Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students) and Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students) alongside Dalton Jr. High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dalton Jr. High School compares
Dalton Jr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.1:1 | ▼ 58% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$13,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 19.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Dalton Jr. High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dalton Public Schools, which includes Dalton Jr. High School.
$13,574
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 44.1%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dalton Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dalton Jr. High School
How many students attend Dalton Jr. High School?
Dalton Jr. High School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Jr. High School is 6.1:1, which is 58% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalton Jr. High School?
52.6% of students at Dalton Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton Jr. High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton Jr. High School?
Dalton Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dalton Jr. High School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton Jr. High School ranks #11 of 16 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 schools in Dalton on the city page.
Is Dalton Jr. High School a good school?
Dalton Jr. High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Dalton Jr. High School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and City Park Elementary School (707 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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