Dalton High School
1500 Manly St, Dalton, GA 30720. 399 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Dalton
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 46.4%Georgia private college 2.3%Out-of-state college 5%Georgia technical college 9%Career credential, working 6%Working, not in college 19.8%Not found in Georgia records 11.5%Share of the 399 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Antelope Valley College, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Western Carolina University, Auburn University, Austin Peay State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Dalton State College 124 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 36 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 24 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 11 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Southern University 7 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: The Dalton Academy (2.9 mi, 29.6% to college) · Phoenix High School (3.7 mi, 17.3% to college) · Southeast Whitfield County High School (4.1 mi, 50.9% to college) · Northwest Whitfield County High School (6.8 mi, 62.3% to college) · Coahulla Creek High School (9.2 mi, 54.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Dalton Public Schools attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Dalton | Dalton Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 62.7% | 54.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,045 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 62.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Dalton High School graduates go to college?
- 62.7% of the Class of 2024 at Dalton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Dalton High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Dalton High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Dalton High School?
- Dalton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Dalton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 23.5% of Dalton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
