Top 5 Best Dalton Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,649 students in Dalton, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dalton, GA are Coahulla Creek High School, Dalton Jr. High School and Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Dalton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Whitfield County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dalton, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coahulla Creek High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #22.
Dalton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Grades: 8-9
| 1,114 students
Rank: #33.
Dalton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Whitfield County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
The Dalton Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cross Plains Trai1
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Grades: 10-12
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dalton, Georgia

Dalton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,759 students
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dalton, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dalton, GA include Coahulla Creek High School, Dalton Jr. High School and Dalton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dalton?
7 public high schools are located in Dalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dalton are often viewed compared to one another?

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