Dawson County School District

517 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Dawson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,828 students in Dawson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dawson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
3,828 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Dawson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#44 out of 221 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dawson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dawson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dawson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dawson County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
435 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
18%
# Black Students
62 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
3,207 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
84%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
138
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
296
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
283
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,300 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,466 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dawson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Dawson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,300
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dawson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,466
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dawson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dawson County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson County Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Grades: 6-7
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Kilough Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Robinson Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson County Junior High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Highway 9 N
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: 8-9
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Dawson County High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Grades: 10-12
| 818 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dawson County School District?
Dawson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,828 students.
What is the rank of Dawson County School District?
Dawson County School District is ranked #42 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County School District?
84% of Dawson County School District students are White, 11% 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 $14,466 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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