Dawson County Schools & Education
Dawson County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,883
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#4
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dawson County
Measured School Summary
Dawson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 96.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,883 per pupil, Dawson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dawson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
7.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,883
$478 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dawson County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dawson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Dawson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 27 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dawson County
Elementary to high school visible
3,906 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dawson County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dawson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dawson County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Growing Infrastructure in Dawson County
Dawson County supports 3,906 students through a seven-school system managed by a single district. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a junior high facility.
Exceptional Graduation and Investment Levels
Dawson County excels with a 96.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.1%. This performance follows an investment of $7,883 per pupil, which exceeds the Georgia average.
A Single District Serving Every Student
The Dawson County School District oversees the entire local enrollment across its seven traditional public schools. Dawson County High School is the district's flagship and largest campus, serving 773 students.
Rural Roots and Suburban Schools
Education here has a distinct rural and suburban feel, as five of the seven schools are located in rural areas. With an average school size of 558 students, the environment ranges from the bustling Junior High to smaller primary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Dawson County
Reported Enrollment
3,906
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dawson County
7 Public Schools in Dawson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 773 |
| Dawson County Junior High | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | 8–9 | Other | 645 |
| Robinson Elementary School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 630 |
| Dawson County Middle School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | 6–7 | Middle | 555 |
| Riverview Elementary School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 433 |
| Kilough Elementary School | Record | Dawson County | Dawsonville, 30534Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
Robinson Elementary School
Dawson County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Rural: Fringe
Dawson County Middle School
Dawson County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Rural: Fringe
Riverview Elementary School
Dawson County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Rural: Fringe
Black's Mill Elementary School
Dawson County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Suburb: Large
Kilough Elementary School
Dawson County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,883
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Dawson County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawson County supports 3,906 students through a seven-school system managed by a single district. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a junior high facility.
How do schools in Dawson County perform academically?
Dawson County excels with a 96.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.1%. This performance follows an investment of $7,883 per pupil, which exceeds the Georgia average.
What are the major school districts in Dawson County, Georgia?
The Dawson County School District oversees the entire local enrollment across its seven traditional public schools. Dawson County High School is the district's flagship and largest campus, serving 773 students.
What is the school experience like in Dawson County?
Education here has a distinct rural and suburban feel, as five of the seven schools are located in rural areas. With an average school size of 558 students, the environment ranges from the bustling Junior High to smaller primary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.