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Lumpkin County High School

Q: Is Lumpkin County High School a good school?

Lumpkin County High School ranks 99 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

99^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 78% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Lumpkin County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dahlonega, Georgia, with a total enrollment of 1,158 students. This school is part of the Lumpkin County School District, which is ranked 43 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lumpkin County High School has consistently performed well on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, outperforming the state average in several subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 56.7% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school also had strong performance in Biology (50.4% proficient) and United States History (60.1% proficient). Additionally, Lumpkin County High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, with a 98.3% rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Gainesville High School, Chestatee High School, and White County High School, Lumpkin County High School generally outperforms them on academic measures like Milestones Assessments and graduation rates. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates have been consistently lower than the state average, ranging from 18% to 33.9% over the past few years, which may be an area for the school to focus on improving.

1,125

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,393

Per pupil spending ?

44.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2001 Indian Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533

(706) 864-6186

District: Lumpkin County

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (50% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Georgia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg51%

Georgia avg42%

99^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 206Lumpkin County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	99 of 452	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	106 of 458	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	74 of 442	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	54.2	144 of 429	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.9	57 of 410	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	44.1	195 of 438	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.0	186 of 428	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.6	130 of 420	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.7	101 of 426	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	57.8	113 of 435	74.0%	★★★★☆
2014	58.6	133 of 425	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.9	116 of 425	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	68 of 396	82.8%	★★★★☆
2011	74.6	69 of 402	82.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	71 of 384	81.5%	★★★★☆
2009	69.7	89 of 372	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	64.5	112 of 370	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.4	79 of 358	77.9%	★★★★☆
2006	69.6	69 of 335	79.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History60%+22 vs state

American Literature and Composition57%+16 vs state

Biology50%+6 vs state

Algebra I34%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lumpkin County High School	Public	9-12	2001 Indian Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 864-6186	1,125	73	15.3	44.2%	965 (85.8%)	8 (0.7%)	113 (10.0%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.8%)	66.2	99^th of 452 public high schools	78.1%		64.9	106^th of 458 public high schools	76.9%	7	56.7	33.9	50.4	60.1	$13,393	$352	$13,041
Dawson County High School	Public	10-12	1665 Perimeter Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 265-6555	880	57	15.5	41.6%	711 (80.8%)	12 (1.4%)	129 (14.7%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.4%)	68	92^nd of 452 public high schools	79.6%		64.5	109^th of 458 public high schools	76.2%	17	45.8		39.6	59.6	$14,415	$532	$13,883
North Hall High School	Public	9-12	4885 Mount Vernon Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-7331	1,164	72	16.2	31.6%	903 (77.6%)	17 (1.5%)	202 (17.4%)	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.4%)	58.9	127^th of 452 public high schools	71.9%		52.1	171^st of 458 public high schools	62.7%	44	51.9	44.7	50.0	30.6	$12,438	$338	$12,099
White County High School	Public	9-12	2600 Highway 129 N	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-2312	1,140	75	15.1	71.3%	965 (84.6%)	19 (1.7%)	85 (7.5%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.3%)	59.2	125^th of 452 public high schools	72.3%		59.1	138^th of 458 public high schools	69.9%	13	45.6	34.8	50.0	50.8	$13,736	$658	$13,078
Chestatee High School	Public	9-12	3005 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 532-1162	1,245	82	15.1	62.6%	487 (39.1%)	27 (2.2%)	703 (56.5%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.4%)	30.1	297^th of 452 public high schools	34.3%		36.8	255^th of 458 public high schools	44.3%	42	30.0	11.2	37.5	24.4	$12,480	$350	$12,130
Mountain Education High School	Public	9-12	1963 Tom Bell Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 219-4664	1,692	79	21.4	32.3%	1,172 (69.3%)	67 (4.0%)	381 (22.5%)	5 (0.3%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.3%)	45	199^th of 452 public high schools	56.0%		44.6	213^th of 458 public high schools	53.5%	14	35.3	13.4	31.3	41.6	$10,139	$567	$9,572
Gainesville High School	Public	9-12	830 Century Pl	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-4441	2,077	137	15.2	56.8%	299 (14.4%)	369 (17.8%)	1,248 (60.1%)	88 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	37.1	253^rd of 452 public high schools	44.0%		26.4	320^th of 458 public high schools	30.1%	67	29.6	25.1	43.2	32.3	$14,910	$785	$14,125

Frequently Asked Questions about Lumpkin County High School

Is Lumpkin County High School a good school?

Lumpkin County High School ranks 99^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lumpkin County High School in?

Lumpkin County

How many students attend Lumpkin County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,125 students attended Lumpkin County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lumpkin County High School?

Students at Lumpkin County High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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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.

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