For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,684 students in Dawson County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 125 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA are Kilough Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dawson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Grades: 6-7
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson County Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: 8-9
| 645 students
Rank: #77.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Dawson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Grades: 10-12
| 773 students
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hightower Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
516 Allen St
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA include Kilough Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County?
8 public schools are located in Dawson County.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dawson County include: Robinson Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Black's Mill Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Black's Mill Elementary School
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