For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,050 students in 39842, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 452 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 39842, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 39842, GA are Cooper-carver Elementary School, Terrell High School and Terrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39842 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39842, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 39842, GA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Terrell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Terrell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 6-10
| 15 students
39842, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 6-12
| 830 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39842, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39842, GA include Cooper-carver Elementary School, Terrell High School and Terrell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39842?
4 public schools are located in 39842.
What percentage of students in 39842 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 39842 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39842?
39842 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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