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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Whitfield County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 12,852 students in Whitfield County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitfield County, GA are Cohutta Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Westside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitfield County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohutta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
254 Wolfe St
Cohutta, GA 30710
(706) 694-8812
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
580 Lafayette Rd. Sw
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Central Ave
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E School St
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-4550
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1815 Utility Rd
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Varnell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-3471
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Park Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Hale Bowen Dr
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Beaverdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Hammond Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Tiger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Dawnville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Dawnville Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Roan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 Roan St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Bogle St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitfield County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitfield County, GA include Cohutta Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Westside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitfield County?
26 public elementary schools are located in Whitfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Whitfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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