- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Dalton Jr. High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 130162004419 · Dalton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 6.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
Dalton Jr. High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dalton Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton High Sc
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
- This school 517
Dalton Jr. High School
517 students
What this shows Dalton Jr. High School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton Jr. High School compares
Dalton Jr. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,057
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.