Dalton Public Schools

Headquartered at 300 W. Waugh Street in Dalton, Georgia, Dalton Public Schools is an active, traditional public school system serving families within a dynamic small-city environment. Operating 10 individual schools, the district offers a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As an open, comprehensive public school system rooted in the heart of the Dalton metropolitan region, the district provides stable, high-quality learning environments and continuous academic pathways tailored to meet the needs of children at every developmental stage.

The district serves a vibrant student body of 7,619 pupils, characterized by a rich demographic composition that reflects the surrounding Northwest Georgia community. To foster academic growth and comprehensive student care, Dalton Public Schools maintains a strong operational infrastructure powered by a workforce of more than 2,100 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 1,200 full-time educators, 135 instructional aides, and nearly 780 support staff members, ensuring that students across all grade levels benefit from low educator-to-student engagement, robust campus resources, and well-rounded learning environments.