For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,184 students in Dawsonville, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawsonville, 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.
Dawsonville, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Grades: 6-7
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson County Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: 8-9
| 606 students
Dawsonville, Georgia 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 middle schools in Dawsonville, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawsonville, GA include Dawson County Middle School and Dawson County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawsonville?
2 public middle schools are located in Dawsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawsonville?
Dawsonville 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).
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