Total enrollment
4,296
+603 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Dawson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Dawson County hosts 7 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 4,296 Georgia students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Dawson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dawson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.4% | #59 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,296 | #66 of 137 | #1,477 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #61 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #119 of 137 | #1,796 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.0% | #123 of 137 | #1,618 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.8% | #120 of 137 | #1,419 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
30,242
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
4,296
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$92,991
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.0%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,172 students
Middle
1
641 students
High
2
1,483 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dawson County Public Schools
4,296 students · 1 district in Dawson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dawson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.4% under 18
Test scores in Dawson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Riverview Elementary School· 46.9%
- Black's Mill Elementary School· 45.5%
- Dawson County Middle School· 42.2%
- Kilough Elementary School· 40.8%
- Dawson County Junior High· 40.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Robinson Elementary School· 35.6%
- Dawson County Junior High· 40.6%
- Kilough Elementary School· 40.8%
- Dawson County Middle School· 42.2%
- Black's Mill Elementary School· 45.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Dawsonville | High | 10-12 | 880 | · |
| Robinson Elementary School | Dawsonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 648 | · |
| Dawson County Middle School | Dawsonville | Middle | 06-07 | 641 | · |
| Dawson County Junior High | Dawsonville | High | 08-09 | 603 | · |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Dawsonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 570 | · |
| Riverview Elementary School | Dawsonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 493 | · |
| Kilough Elementary School | Dawsonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 461 | · |
Cities in Dawson County
About Dawson County
Dawson County is a sparse county of about 30,242 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 4,296 students across 7 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $92,991 a year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 48% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Dawson County is made up of 4 elementary schools (2,172 students), 1 middle school (641), and 2 high schools (1,483).
Dawson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,296 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,296 students, increased 16% from the 3,693 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dawson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data