- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalton, GA
Valley Point Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Point Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130570001821
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Point Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Point Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Point Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Valley Point Middle School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130570001821 · Dalton, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.1:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Valley Point Middle School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Valley Point Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 377
Valley Point Middle School
377 students
What this shows Valley Point Middle School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Point Middle School compares
Valley Point Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 46.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Valley Point Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Point Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Point Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Dalton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hammond Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 12:1 students per teacher
North Whitfield Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Eastbrook Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
New Hope Middle School
Standard public school
454 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Point Middle School
How many students attend Valley Point Middle School?
Valley Point Middle School has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Point Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Valley Point Middle School?
62.1% of students at Valley Point Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Point Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Point Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Point Middle School?
Valley Point Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Valley Point Middle School rank among middle schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Point Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Valley Point Middle School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.