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Dawson County Junior High School vs. Dawson County High School

Should you attend Dawson County Junior High School or Dawson County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dawson County Junior High School
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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7/
10
Top 50%
Dawson County High School
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Dawson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades 8-9, Dawson County Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 828 students in grades 10-12, Dawson County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
8-9
10-12
Total Students
606 students
828 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson County Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson County Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson County Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#802 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#1187 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson County Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in GA)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in GA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dawson County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dawson County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dawson County Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dawson County High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
273
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Grade 9 Students
333
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Grade 10 Students
-
287
Grade 11 Students
-
294
Grade 12 Students
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247

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dawson County Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dawson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson County Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson County Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson County Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson County Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson County Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson County Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson County Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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