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8 schools in Dawsonville

Georgia · Public K-12

Parents in Dawsonville have 8 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 5,075 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Dawsonville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,075
+779 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 88%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Black's Mill Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05570
Blackburn Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05779
Dawson County High SchoolHigh10-12880
Dawson County Junior HighHigh08-09603
Dawson County Middle SchoolMiddle06-07641
Kilough Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05461
Riverview Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05493
Robinson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05648

About Dawsonville

Dawsonville, Georgia is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,075 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Dawsonville is around 634 students, 15% meaningfully below the Georgia average of about 748.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dawsonville has grew 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,296 students to 5,075. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 88% to 76%.

On this page, the community for Dawsonville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Dawsonville, Georgia?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Dawsonville, with a combined enrollment of about 5,075.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dawsonville?
Dawsonville has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Dawsonville?
Dawson County High School is the largest public school in Dawsonville by enrollment, with approximately 880 students.
What school districts serve Dawsonville?
Dawsonville is served by 2 public school districts, including Dawson County, Lumpkin County.
What grade levels do public schools in Dawsonville cover?
Public schools in Dawsonville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.