Dawson County School District
School District · Dawsonville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#144 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,470
+$1,342 vs Georgia median
District size
4,069 students
Typical than Georgia median
About Dawson County
Dawson County is a Dawsonville, Georgia school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,470 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Dawson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dawson County Junior High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dawson County students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dawson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dawson County with test data.
Schools in Dawson County
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Dawsonville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,069
- Teachers (FTE)
- 273
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dawson County?
Dawson County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dawson County?
The average composite rating for Dawson County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dawson County?
Dawson County spends $15,470 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dawson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dawson County is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dawson County?
Dawson County Junior High is the highest-rated school in Dawson County with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dawson County?
Across schools in Dawson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dawson County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Dawson County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Dawson County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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