Summary:
Dawson County High School is the sole high school in Dawson County, serving grades 10-12 with 880 students in the Dawsonville area, and it consistently ranks in the top quarter of Georgia high schools.
This school is a standout for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.3%, which is more than 10 points above the state average of 87.2%. It has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, with its best statewide ranking of 92nd (80th percentile) in 2024-2025. However, there are areas of concern. Biology proficiency has lagged behind both district and state averages, sitting at 41.6% in 2025-2026 compared to the state's 47.2%. More notably, U.S. History proficiency dropped sharply from 59.6% to 47.5% year-over-year, though it still remains 9 points above the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also elevated at 20.1%, above the state rate of 17.7%, which is surprising given the school's high graduation success.
For parents, this school offers a strong pathway to graduation with solid overall performance, but subject-specific challenges exist. The school serves a population where 41.6% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and per-student spending is $14,415 with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Since this is the only high school in the district, its scores directly mirror district results, as seen in U.S. History and American Literature. The recent decline in U.S. History and persistent Biology gaps are worth monitoring, but the school's stable ranking and exceptional graduation rate suggest effective support systems for students who attend regularly. English Language Arts scores are not yet available in this release and will be published in December.
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