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7.0 avg / 10

Terrell County School District

School District · Dawson, Georgia

Students: 961
Teachers (FTE): 67

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,581

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#50 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,581

+$3,453 vs Georgia median

District size

961 students

Smaller than Georgia median

About Terrell County

Terrell County is a Dawson, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 961 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $17,581 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Terrell County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cooper-carver Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Terrell County students show an average math proficiency of 16.9% and ELA proficiency of 16.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Terrell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 16.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Terrell County with test data.

Schools in Terrell County

3 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Dawson
Total Enrollment
961
Teachers (FTE)
67
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Terrell County?

Terrell County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Terrell County?

The average composite rating for Terrell County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Terrell County?

Terrell County spends $17,581 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Terrell County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Terrell County is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Terrell County?

Cooper-carver Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Terrell County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Terrell County?

Across schools in Terrell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Terrell County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Terrell County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 3 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
16.9%
ELA Proficiency
16.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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