For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,436 students in Dawson County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, GA are Dawson County Junior High School and Dawson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Dawson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dawson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in Dawson County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, GA include Dawson County Junior High School and Dawson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson County, GA?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County, GA?
Dawson County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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