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Dawson County Junior High

Dawson County · Dawson County · 109 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534.0

(706)265-3246

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9/10
#15
Rank 15 out of 93
Top 15%
English Language Arts8/10 · #27 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #17 · 83rd percentile
Science10/10 · #4 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Dawson County Junior High sits in Dawsonville, a small north Georgia town that's grown steadily while holding onto its mountain-community roots — think Friday night football, outdoor weekends in the Blue Ridge foothills, and neighbors who actually know each other. The school's science scores are genuinely standout, ranking among the very best in Georgia, making it a great fit for families with kids who love hands-on learning and STEM subjects. If you're relocating to the area and want a middle school with strong academics in a tight-knit, small-town setting, Dawson County Junior High is one of the clearest draws in the region.

Student Demographics

298 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
223 (75%)
Hispanic
53 (18%)
Other
22 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (55%)
Students with Disabilities52 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,201
Enrollment
37.93
Teachers (FTE)
31.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #64 · 45th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found