Best Schools in Dawson, GA
Dawson, GA has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 4,398 students attend Dawson, GA schools. On average, schools in Dawson score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dawson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dawson, GA
Dawson, GA has 3 high schools with 2,088 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 score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawson don't meet expectations.
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
Dawson, GA has 3 middle schools with 1,023 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 score 7% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 11% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawson don't meet expectations.
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
3. Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Department Of Juvenile Justice • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson, GA
Dawson, GA has 2 elementary schools with 1,287 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 score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 12% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawson meet expectations.
1. Live Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
2. Cooper-carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terrell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 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.
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