Dawson County High School

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Dawson County High School ranks 109 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dawson County High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Dawsonville, Georgia, with a student population of 773. The school is part of the Dawson County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dawson County High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 96.0% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Biology, and United States History. However, the school's Algebra I scores have been consistently lower than the state and county averages. Dawson County High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.9% to 31.95% over the past three years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.0 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Dawson County High School generally outperforms Gainesville High School and Chestatee High School in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings. However, it lags behind the high-performing schools in the Forsyth County School District, such as West Forsyth High School and Alliance Academy for Innovation. The school's consistent high performance and investment in resources suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534

(706) 265-6555

District: Dawson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,024

Feeder schools for Dawson County High School:

Elementary:	Black's Mill Elementary School
	Kilough Elementary School
	Riverview Elementary School
	Robinson Elementary School
Middle:	Dawson County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 828

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dawson County High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dawson County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (14.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dawson County High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Dawson County High School employs 55.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dawson County High School is $12,024.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dawson County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County High School 109^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dawson County High School in the ranking list.)

Dawson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County 50^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dawson County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	75.18	52^nd	335	84.5%
2007	75.70	55^th	358	84.6%
2008	72.77	74^th	370	80.0%
2009	75.50	63^rd	372	83.1%
2010	67.94	109^th	384	71.6%
2011	62.36	136^th	402	66.2%
2012	74.78	69^th	396	82.6%
2013	67.54	94^th	425	77.9%
2014	72.35	66^th	425	84.5%
2015	63.48	85^th	435	80.5%
2016	63.71	87^th	426	79.6%
2017	54.50	114^th	420	72.9%
2018	74.83	56^th	428	86.9%
2019	58.04	123^rd	438	71.9%
2021	60.99	106^th	410	74.1%
2022	61.19	114^th	429	73.4%
2023	71.55	70^th	442	84.2%
2024	64.46	109^th	458	76.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dawson County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	591	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2000	637	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2001	687	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
2002	781	1	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	804
2003	781	1	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	804
2004	794	1	4	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
2005	840	2	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	3	873
2006	858	4	4	24	1	n/a	n/a	4	895
2007	917	3	6	27	1	n/a	n/a	4	958
2008	908	1	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	2	942
2009	949	0	7	35	0	n/a	n/a	5	996
2010	948	0	7	40	2	0	5	0	1002
2011	975	5	7	36	3	0	4	0	1030
2012	977	3	5	36	0	0	4	0	1025
2013	981	2	4	50	3	0	13	0	1053
2014	1002	3	3	54	3	0	22	0	1087
2015	973	5	5	58	3	0	26	0	1070
2016	970	2	8	71	2	0	23	0	1076
2017	967	1	9	73	3	0	13	0	1066
2018	701	5	6	65	2	0	6	0	785
2019	707	5	4	66	2	0	6	0	790
2020	743	5	8	65	1	0	11	0	833
2021	714	6	4	74	2	0	10	0	810
2022	691	9	8	93	4	0	13	0	818
2023	637	7	10	99	2	1	17	0	773
2024	664	12	13	119	0	1	19	0	828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dawson County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	593	39.3	15.1	20.1
2000	643	42.1	15.3	20.4
2001	693	43.7	15.9	17.7
2002	804	51.0	15.8	19.7
2003	804	51.0	15.8	19.7
2004	819	56.6	14.5	22.3
2005	873	59.7	14.6	24.5
2006	895	62.2	14.4	25.4
2007	958	65.7	14.6	26.4
2008	942	65.5	14.4	27.9
2009	996	65.1	15.3	29.4
2010	1002	63.1	15.8	35.8
2011	1030	61.7	16.6	38.3
2012	1025	62.2	16.4	38
2013	1053	54.8	19.2	39.8
2014	1087	54.5	19.9	38.9
2015	1070	55.0	19.4	35.6
2016	1076	60.0	17.9	34.9
2017	1066	61.2	17.4	37.9
2018	785	54.3	14.4	33.5
2019	790	54.0	14.6	34.6
2020	833	55.6	14.9	31.6
2021	810	56.0	14.4	27.9
2022	818	54.2	15.0	n/a
2023	773	54.6	14.1	32
2024	828	55.7	14.8	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dawson County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	593	39.3	15.1	20.1
2000	643	42.1	15.3	20.4
2001	693	43.7	15.9	17.7
2002	804	51.0	15.8	19.7
2003	804	51.0	15.8	19.7
2004	819	56.6	14.5	22.3
2005	873	59.7	14.6	24.5
2006	895	62.2	14.4	25.4
2007	958	65.7	14.6	26.4
2008	942	65.5	14.4	27.9
2009	996	65.1	15.3	29.4
2010	1002	63.1	15.8	35.8
2011	1030	61.7	16.6	38.3
2012	1025	62.2	16.4	38
2013	1053	54.8	19.2	39.8
2014	1087	54.5	19.9	38.9
2015	1070	55.0	19.4	35.6
2016	1076	60.0	17.9	34.9
2017	1066	61.2	17.4	37.9
2018	785	54.3	14.4	33.5
2019	790	54.0	14.6	34.6
2020	833	55.6	14.9	31.6
2021	810	56.0	14.4	27.9
2022	818	54.2	15.0	n/a
2023	773	54.6	14.1	32
2024	828	55.7	14.8	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dawson County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$257 (2.8%)	$8,950 (97.2%)	$9,207
2018	$457 (3.8%)	$11,642 (96.2%)	$12,098
2019	$506 (4.2%)	$11,518 (95.8%)	$12,024

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dawson County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 70^th of 442 High schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dawson County High School)	52.1	47.8	4.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dawson County)	52.1	47.8	4.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dawson County High School)	39.3	43.8	4.5%
End of Course Biology (Dawson County)	61.1	59.3	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dawson County High School)	36.8	55.8	19%
End of Course United States History (Dawson County)	36.8	55.8	19%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	790	773	2.2%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	66	99	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	707	637	9.9%
Two or More Races	6	17	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	32%	2.6%

Schools Near Dawson County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dawson County High School	Public	10-12	1665 Perimeter Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 265-6555	828	56	14.8	48.3%	664 (80.2%)	12 (1.4%)	119 (14.4%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)	64.5	109^th of 458 public high schools	76.2%		71.6	70^th of 442 public high schools	84.2%	39	42.0		42.4	52.3	$12,024	$506	$11,518
North Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	3635 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-6637	2,080	123	16.8	25.8%	1,423 (68.4%)	129 (6.2%)	329 (15.8%)	121 (5.8%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	66 (3.2%)	69.9	88^th of 458 public high schools	80.8%		70.1	77^th of 442 public high schools	82.6%	11	60.2	35.8	55.4	52.1	$8,541	$301	$8,240
Lumpkin County High School	Public	9-12	2001 Indian Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 864-6186	1,158	75	15.3	48.4%	990 (85.5%)	13 (1.1%)	114 (9.8%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.7%)	64.9	106^th of 458 public high schools	76.9%		70.6	74^th of 442 public high schools	83.3%	32	50.3	18.0	61.5	56.2	$9,468	$332	$9,136
East Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	8910 Jot Em Down Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1235	1,590	95	16.8	37.5%	1,110 (69.8%)	34 (2.1%)	366 (23.0%)	22 (1.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.3%)	59.4	136^th of 458 public high schools	70.3%		60	119^th of 442 public high schools	73.1%	17	57.1	24.4	51.2	41.4
Chestatee High School	Public	9-12	3005 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 532-1162	1,216	81	15.0	67.5%	478 (39.3%)	22 (1.8%)	687 (56.5%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.5%)	36.8	255^th of 458 public high schools	44.3%		32.6	272^nd of 442 public high schools	38.5%	17	34.6	15.0	34.0	35.7	$8,472	$257	$8,215
Alliance Academy for Innovation	Public	9-12	1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(470) 695-7823	1,116	62	18.0	11.7%	379 (34.0%)	22 (2.0%)	94 (8.4%)	598 (53.6%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.3%)	97.4	2^nd of 458 public high schools	99.6%		96.5	3^rd of 442 public high schools	99.3%	1	92.1	88.5	90.2	83.7	$11,699	$137	$11,562
Forsyth Central High School	Public	9-12	131 Almon C. Hill Drive	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-8151	2,387	151	15.7	40.9%	1,167 (48.9%)	134 (5.6%)	759 (31.8%)	232 (9.7%)	16 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	76 (3.2%)	58.9	140^th of 458 public high schools	69.4%		63.1	106^th of 442 public high schools	76.0%	34	57.2	23.6	47.8	43.0	$9,449	$228	$9,221
North Hall High School	Public	9-12	4885 Mount Vernon Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-7331	1,158	76	15.2	37.8%	909 (78.5%)	11 (0.9%)	203 (17.5%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.1%)	52.1	171^st of 458 public high schools	62.7%		50.3	170^th of 442 public high schools	61.5%	1	43.4	29.3	48.7	36.6	$9,318	$245	$9,073
West Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	4155 Drew Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3470	2,464	130	18.9	16.0%	1,599 (64.9%)	122 (5.0%)	325 (13.2%)	316 (12.8%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	94 (3.8%)	77.4	58^th of 458 public high schools	87.3%		76.3	53^rd of 442 public high schools	88.0%	5	73.0	21.2	67.7	56.9	$7,891	$134	$7,757
Gainesville High School	Public	9-12	830 Century Pl	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-4441	2,356	148	15.8	56.8%	325 (13.8%)	388 (16.5%)	1,492 (63.3%)	94 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	56 (2.4%)	26.4	320^th of 458 public high schools	30.1%		31.7	279^th of 442 public high schools	36.9%	41	27.1	22.7	30.9	21.4	$9,029	$743	$8,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson County High School

Is Dawson County High School a good school?

Dawson County High School ranks 109^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Dawson County High School in?

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What schools feed into Dawson County High School?

Dawson County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Black's Mill Elementary School
Elementary : Kilough Elementary School
Elementary : Riverview Elementary School
Elementary : Robinson Elementary School
Middle : Dawson County Middle School

How many students attend Dawson County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 828 students attended Dawson County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dawson County High School?

Students at Dawson County High School are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

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