Best Schools in Dawson County, GA
Dawson County, GA has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,017 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Dawson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson County, GA
The top high schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pickens County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students
2. Dawson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 773 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, GA
The top middle schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dawson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 555 Students
2. Jasper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 628 Students
3. Pickens County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, GA
The top elementary schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 482 Students
2. Riverview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
3. Black's Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
4. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
5. Kilough Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
13.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Dawson County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson County, GA
How many schools are in Dawson County, GA?
Dawson County, GA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,017 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dawson County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Dawson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson County?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dawson County
1 places in Dawson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Dawsonville (7)
School districts (1)
- Dawson County (7 schools)