Serving 469 students in grades 9-12, The Dalton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Dalton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Dalton Academy's student population of 469 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
The Dalton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Dalton Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
83%
20%
Black
3%
36%
White
9%
34%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dalton Academy's ranking?
The Dalton Academy is ranked #2084 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Dalton Academy?
The graduation rate of The Dalton Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Dalton Academy?
469 students attend The Dalton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Dalton Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Dalton Academy?
The Dalton Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Dalton Academy offer ?
The Dalton Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Dalton Academy part of?
The Dalton Academy is part of Dalton School District.
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