For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 857 students in 30720, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30720, GA are New Hope Middle School and Valley Point Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30720 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30720, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30720, GA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
30720, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30720, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30720, GA include New Hope Middle School and Valley Point Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30720?
2 public middle schools are located in 30720.
What is the racial composition of students in 30720?
30720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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