Top Rankings
Dawson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,906 students in Dawson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dawson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,906 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dawson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
499 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
65 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
3,183 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
82%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
325
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,954 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,177 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,954
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,177
$13,395
Best Dawson County School District Public Schools (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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson County School District?
Dawson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,906 students.
What is the rank of Dawson County School District?
Dawson County School District is ranked #46 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County School District?
82% of Dawson County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson County School District?
Dawson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Dawson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,177 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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