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Best Dawsonville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,844 students in Dawsonville, GA (there are , serving 125 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dawsonville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dawsonville, GA are Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Dawson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawsonville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dawsonville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dawsonville, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kilough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Dawson County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Gr: 6-7 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Black's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Dawson County Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Gr: 8-9 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Dawson County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6555
Gr: 10-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hightower Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
516 Allen St
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dawsonville, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dawsonville, GA include Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Dawson County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dawsonville?
8 public schools are located in Dawsonville.
What percentage of students in Dawsonville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dawsonville are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawsonville?
Dawsonville public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dawsonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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