Dawson County High School

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:
109th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,024 Help


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:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dawson County High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.46. (See more...)
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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.
Finance
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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 109th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dawson County High School in the ranking list.)

Dawson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County 50th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.18 52nd 335 84.5%
2007 75.70 55th 358 84.6%
2008 72.77 74th 370 80.0%
2009 75.50 63rd 372 83.1%
2010 67.94 109th 384 71.6%
2011 62.36 136th 402 66.2%
2012 74.78 69th 396 82.6%
2013 67.54 94th 425 77.9%
2014 72.35 66th 425 84.5%
2015 63.48 85th 435 80.5%
2016 63.71 87th 426 79.6%
2017 54.50 114th 420 72.9%
2018 74.83 56th 428 86.9%
2019 58.04 123rd 438 71.9%
2021 60.99 106th 410 74.1%
2022 61.19 114th 429 73.4%
2023 71.55 70th 442 84.2%
2024 64.46 109th 458 76.2%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

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

Dawson County High School Test Scores
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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 438 High schoolsRanks 70th 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)52.147.8
 4.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dawson County)52.147.8
 4.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dawson County High School)39.343.8
 4.5%
   End of Course Biology (Dawson County)61.159.3
 1.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dawson County High School)36.855.8
 19%
   End of Course United States History (Dawson County)36.855.8
 19%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790773
 2.2%
African American57
 40%
American Indian22
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic6699
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White707637
 9.9%
Two or More Races617
 183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%32%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Dawson County High School.

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

Students at Dawson County High School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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