Serving 603 students in grades 8-9, Dawson County Junior High 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 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Dawson County Middle School serves the north part of Dawsonville, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 154.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawson County Junior High School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dawson County Junior High 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 Dawson County Junior High School is 0.42, 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
#802 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
3%
36%
White
74%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson County Junior High School's ranking?
Dawson County Junior High School is ranked #802 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dawson County Junior High School often compared to?
Dawson County Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lumpkin County Middle School, Dawson County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dawson County Junior High School?
603 students attend Dawson County Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dawson County Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson County Junior High School?
Dawson County Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dawson County Junior High School offer ?
Dawson County Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson County Junior High School part of?
Dawson County Junior High School is part of Dawson County School District.
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