GATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Dawson County Junior High — School Profile & District Info
Dawsonville, Georgia|Dawson County
Dawsonville, GA 30534
School Profile
Grades
8–9
Enrollment
606
Student:Teacher
15.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Dawson CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
53.8%
Phone
(706)265-3246School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40%
57th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
28%
39th percentile in GA
Graduation Rate
S
Chronic Absenteeism
9.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
56 students enrolled
Athletics
22 sports, 22 teams
456 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Worse than average in GATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
620
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
36
94% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,470
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,731
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$19,049
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 29%Local 64%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$376,108
-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr
Atlanta, GA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
13.9%
Uninsured residents
12.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
657
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
621
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
269 (43%)
Other Health Impairment
111 (18%)
Autism
55 (9%)
Speech/Language Impairment
43 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
21 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
20 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
603
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson County Junior High
Dawson County Junior High currently enrolls 606 students across multiple grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in GA.
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