Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black's Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black's Mill Elementary School serves the southeast portion of Dawsonville, GA, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black's Mill Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Excellence
School Rankings
Black's Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black's Mill Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black's Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Black's Mill Elementary School is ranked #731 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Black's Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Black's Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School, Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Black's Mill Elementary School?
570 students attend Black's Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Black's Mill Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black's Mill Elementary School?
Black's Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black's Mill Elementary School offer ?
Black's Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black's Mill Elementary School part of?
Black's Mill Elementary School is part of Dawson County School District.
School Calendar
View the Black's Mill Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of 2nd Semester & 4th Nine Weeks
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
No School - Fall Break
September 27, 2027 (Monday)
School Reviews
Review Black's Mill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
