Best Schools in Dakota, GA
Dakota, GA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,651 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Dakota underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dakota, GA
The top high schools in Dakota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worth County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
2. Turner County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
3. Crisp County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crisp County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dakota, GA
The top middle schools in Dakota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worth County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
2. Crisp County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crisp County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
3. Turner County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dakota, GA
The top elementary schools in Dakota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worth County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 682 Students
2. Crisp County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crisp County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 996 Students
3. Crisp County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crisp County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 480 Students
4. Turner County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
5. Worth County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 866 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dakota, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dakota, GA has a total population of 307 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dakota, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dakota, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dakota, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dakota, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dakota, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dakota, GA
How many schools are in Dakota, GA?
Dakota, GA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,651 students in total.
How do schools in Dakota perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dakota score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Dakota underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dakota?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 44%
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