Best High Schools in Dawson County, GA

Dawson County, GA has 3 high schools with 904 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dawson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawson County underperform expectations.

1. Dawson County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 773 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, GA

Dawson County, GA has 2 middle schools with 1,200 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dawson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawson County meet expectations.

1. Dawson County Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 555 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, GA

Dawson County, GA has 4 elementary schools with 1,933 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dawson County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawson County meet expectations.

1. Riverview Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

2. Robinson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students

3. Black's Mill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students

4. Kilough Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dawson County, GA has a total population of 26,798 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dawson County, GA

4,037

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dawson County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,604 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dawson County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dawson County, GA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hall County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pickens County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
White County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cherokee County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gilmer County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations