Middle Schools in Dawson County

Dawson County, Georgia has only one middle school, Dawson County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating relatively strong overall performance compared to other middle schools in the state of Georgia. However, the school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 6th and 7th grades are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 7th grade Math proficiency being above the state average in 2022-2023.

Dawson County Middle School has 555 students enrolled, with a 46.13% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,560, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 15.4, which is a relatively low ratio compared to state or national averages. These factors suggest the district is allocating resources to support the school and its students, which could be a contributing factor to the school's overall performance.

Overall, Dawson County has one middle school that has maintained a 4-star rating, but with mixed academic proficiency results. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, and the district appears to be providing resources to support the school's efforts. Further analysis of trends over time, comparisons to similar schools, and deeper dives into specific academic subjects or programs could provide additional insights to support the school's continuous improvement efforts.