For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 293 students in Dawson, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Dawson, GA is Terrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Dawson, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terrell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dawson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Dawson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 6-12
| 830 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson, GA include Terrell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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