For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,621 students in Dawson County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 60 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA are Riverview Elementary School, Dawson County Middle School and Black's Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public schools 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). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dawson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Kilough Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Dawson County Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Highway 9 N
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: 8-9
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Dawson County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Grades: 10-12
| 818 students
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hightower Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
516 Allen St
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, GA include Riverview Elementary School, Dawson County Middle School and Black's Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County, GA?
8 public schools are located in Dawson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Dawson County, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County, GA?
Dawson County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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