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New Hope Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1111 New Hope Rd NW, Dalton, GA 30720 · (706) 673-2295 · Part of Whitfield County School District
Students
454
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about New Hope Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Georgia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 17.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Varnell kids: 4 high schools
On the path
Where Varnell kids come from and go next.
K–5Varnell Elementary Schoolin Dalton
6–8New Hope Middle SchoolYou are here
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1111 New Hope Rd NW, Dalton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6148
Grade 7160
Grade 8146
Enrollment over time
549’20
520’21
452’22
440’23
454’24
Down 17.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 47%Hispanic 46%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.