New Hope Middle School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

452 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

New Hope Middle School is located in Dalton, Georgia, and operates as part of the Whitfield County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their middle school years. As an institution within the Whitfield County system, it adheres to district-wide educational standards while emphasizing a supportive culture that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for families to stay informed about curriculum expectations, extracurricular offerings, and essential administrative information. By prioritizing communication and community involvement, New Hope Middle School aims to engage both students and parents in the educational process. Located on New Hope Road, the school remains a key educational pillar in the Whitfield County area, striving to equip students with the skills necessary for future academic and personal success.

452

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	205
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
220 (48.7 %)
Hispanic
205 (45.4 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)673-2295
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 149

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 178