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Dawson County Junior High
School · Dawson County · Dawsonville, GA
A school in Dawsonville, GA serving grades 8th – 9th.
109 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dawson County Junior High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dawson County Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,108/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,953
Median home value
$336,600
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Dawson County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dawson County Junior High is listed in Dawson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dawson County Junior High
Dawson County Junior High is a public school in Dawsonville, GA, part of Dawson County, serving approximately 606 students in grades 8th-9th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dawson County Junior High
What grades does Dawson County Junior High serve?
Dawson County Junior High serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Dawson County Junior High?
Dawson County Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Junior High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dawson County Junior High rank in GA?
Dawson County Junior High ranks #1,492 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dawson County Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawson County Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dawson County Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawson County Junior High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dawson County Junior High a charter school?
No, Dawson County Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dawson County Junior High a Title I school?
No, Dawson County Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawson County Junior High?
53.8% of students at Dawson County Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dawson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (706) 265-3246
- Area population (ZIP 30534)
- 33,191
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30534; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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