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Black's Mill Elementary School vs. Kilough Elementary School

Should you attend Black's Mill Elementary School or Kilough Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Black's Mill Elementary School
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kilough Elementary School
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Kilough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black's Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kilough Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
485 students
450 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black's Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kilough Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black's Mill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kilough Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black's Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kilough Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black's Mill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kilough Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#841 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#423 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black's Mill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kilough Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black's Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black's Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
65-69%
(Top 10% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black's Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black's Mill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kilough Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
80
69
Grade 1 Students
85
75
Grade 2 Students
76
62
Grade 3 Students
79
62
Grade 4 Students
81
77
Grade 5 Students
84
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black's Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kilough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black's Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kilough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black's Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kilough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black's Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kilough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black's Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kilough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black's Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kilough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black's Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kilough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black's Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kilough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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