JOHN N. DALTON INTERMEDIATE

John N. Dalton Intermediate is a public middle school that is part of the Radford City Public Schools school district, located in Radford, VA with about 251 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 21 teachers, John N. Dalton Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John N. Dalton Intermediate School, located in Radford, Virginia, serves students in grades 3 through 5. As part of Radford City Public Schools, the institution is named in honor of John N. Dalton, the 64th Governor of Virginia, and functions as a key component of the local educational community by providing a bridge between early elementary education and the middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of upper-elementary students through a structured curriculum and collaborative instruction.

Beyond academics, Dalton Intermediate is known for fostering a close-knit school culture that leverages its small-town setting to encourage student engagement and parent-teacher partnerships. The faculty focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also promoting character development and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere and utilizing the resources of the Radford City school district, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to McHarg Elementary and later, Radford High School.

For more information, contact John N. Dalton Intermediate at (540) 731-3651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.