For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,961 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 34% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30721, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 66% (majority Black).
Best 30721, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hammond Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Dalton Jr. High 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
Gr: 8-9 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
30721, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,759 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
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?
4 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 66% (majority Black).
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