Enrollment
377
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Point Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Point Middle School
Valley Point Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dalton, Georgia, enrolling 377 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Valley Point Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 23% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 178 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 (50%) and White (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 377 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dalton's middle schools, it stands alongside Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students): Valley Point Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 12:1).
Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students) and Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students) alongside Valley Point Middle 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 Valley Point Middle School compares
Valley Point Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitfield County, which includes Valley Point Middle School.
$12,781
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley Point Middle School a good school?
Valley Point Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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