Valley Point Middle School

3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 417 students in grades 6-8, Valley Point Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley Point Middle School's student population of 417 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Point Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Point Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#993 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Point Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valley Point Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley Point Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Point Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Point Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Point Middle School's ranking?
Valley Point Middle School is ranked #993 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Valley Point Middle School often compared to?
Valley Point Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Middle School, Eastbrook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Valley Point Middle School?
417 students attend Valley Point Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Point Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Point Middle School?
Valley Point Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley Point Middle School offer ?
Valley Point Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Point Middle School part of?
Valley Point Middle School is part of Whitfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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