The Dalton City School District is located in Dalton, GA and includes 10 schools that serve 6,836 students in grades PK through 12. More
District Spending
The Dalton City School District spends $10,150 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Dalton City School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Dalton City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2009. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Dalton City School District, 7% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Dalton City School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
In the Dalton City School District, 1% of students are migrant students. Migrant students are the children of migrant workers and often relocate from school to school.