For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,434 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 38% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson County Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Gr: 8-9 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Dawson County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Gr: 10-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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