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Best Schools in Dawson, GA
Dawson, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,383 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Dawson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson, GA
The top high schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
2. Terrell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terrell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson, GA
The top middle schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merry Acres Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Terrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terrell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson, GA
The top elementary schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cooper-carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terrell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
2. Live Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson, GA has a total population of 6,025 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson, 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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson, 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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson, GA
How many schools are in Dawson, GA?
Dawson, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,383 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dawson score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Dawson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson?
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: 16%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dawson
3 of 3 schools in Dawson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Dawson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.