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Best Dalton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,032 students in Dalton, GA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Dalton, GA are Coahulla Creek High School, Dalton High School and Southeast Whitfield County 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 score of 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Dalton, GA public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dalton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 72% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Coahulla Creek High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
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3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Dalton High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45%)
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1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757

Gr: 9-12 | 1,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Southeast Whitfield County High School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
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1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753

Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #44.

The Dalton Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1250 Cross Plains Trai1
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700

Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #55.

Phoenix High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
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2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600

Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: n/an/a

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center

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2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309

Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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 High School and Southeast Whitfield County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Dalton?

6 public high schools are located in Dalton.

What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?

Dalton public high schools minority enrollment is 72% 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?