For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,184 students in Dawson County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, GA are Dawson County Middle School and Dawson County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Gr: 6-7 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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%
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, GA include Dawson County Middle School and Dawson County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dawson County include: Dawson County Middle School vs. Dawson County Junior High School, Dawson County Junior High School vs. Dawson County Middle School
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