Best Public Schools in Dawson, GA


Summary:

The city of Dawson, Georgia has a small school district with 4 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Overall, the schools in this district are struggling, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and high poverty levels across the student population.

None of the schools in Dawson stand out as clear academic leaders. Terrell High School has a slightly above-average graduation rate, but its test scores are still well below state averages. The elementary and middle schools rank in the bottom quartile of schools statewide. All schools have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating widespread poverty in the community.

The data suggests the Dawson school district may need significant additional resources and support to help improve student outcomes. With low test scores across all grade levels and subjects, and a lack of school choice options, the district faces systemic challenges that will require targeted interventions. Addressing the high poverty levels in the community should also be a priority to create the conditions for academic success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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