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

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dougherty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

2. Terrell High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dougherty County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students

2. Terrell Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Terrell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students

3. Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dougherty County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students

2. Cooper-carver Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4,398

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

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

D-

34.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,594 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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