For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,750 students in 30721, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30721, GA are North Whitfield Middle School, Hammond Creek Middle School and Dalton Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30721 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30721, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30721, GA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Whitfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #22.
Hammond Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #33.
Dalton Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Grades: 8-9
| 1,162 students
Rank: #44.
Eastbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 6-10
| 7 students
30721, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,759 students
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield County Career Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30721, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30721, GA include North Whitfield Middle School, Hammond Creek Middle School and Dalton Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30721?
5 public middle schools are located in 30721.
What is the racial composition of students in 30721?
30721 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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