For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,379 students in 30720, GA.
The top ranked public high school in 30720, GA is Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 30720 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30720, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30720 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30720, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dalton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
30720, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 30720, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 30720, GA include Dalton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 30720?
1 public high schools are located in 30720.
What is the racial composition of students in 30720?
30720 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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