The Dalton Academy
1250 Cross Plains Trai1, Dalton, GA 30721. 135 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 29.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 58% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.2% of graduates to college. The Dalton Academy sends 29.6%, 31 points fewer than expected.
The path from The Dalton Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 23.7%Georgia private college 0.7%Georgia technical college 5.2%Career credential, working 6.7%Working, not in college 41.5%Not found in Georgia records 22.2%Share of the 135 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: Southern New Hampshire University, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Utah Valley 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 30 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 7 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Georgia Southern University 1 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Kennesaw State University 1 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Life University 1 43% $29,594 $48,303 $18,669 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
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: Phoenix High School (1.1 mi, 17.3% to college) · Dalton High School (2.9 mi, 62.7% to college) · Southeast Whitfield County High School (4.0 mi, 50.9% to college) · Northwest Whitfield County High School (6.8 mi, 62.3% to college) · North Murray High School (7.4 mi, 47.9% 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 | The Dalton Academy | Dalton Public Schools | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 29.6% | 54.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 76% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | — | 1,037 | |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 36.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of The Dalton Academy graduates go to college?
- 29.6% of the Class of 2024 at The Dalton Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do The Dalton Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most The Dalton Academy graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at The Dalton Academy?
- The Dalton Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 76%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
