Dawson County
4,296 Students
7 Schools
District Overview
Located at 517 Allen Street in Dawsonville, Georgia, the Dawson County School District operates as a traditional, fully active public school system dedicated to delivering seamless educational pathways across the region. Nestled within a rural fringe setting that connects local charm with the broader Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area, the district manages seven operational schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Designed to foster continuous academic growth from early childhood through high school graduation, Dawson County provides a stable, community-centered environment tailored to meet the needs of families throughout the area.
The district currently educates 4,296 students, bringing together a dynamic youth population composed predominantly of White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, alongside Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation. To ensure every child receives individual attention and guidance, Dawson County maintains a substantial workforce of roughly 1,170 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 571 full-time teachers and 69 instructional aides who work directly in the classroom, supported by over 530 administrative, operational, and support personnel. This well-rounded staffing model highlights the district's ongoing commitment to low student-to-teacher interaction, rich instructional resources, and a safe, nurturing learning environment.
The district currently educates 4,296 students, bringing together a dynamic youth population composed predominantly of White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, alongside Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander representation. To ensure every child receives individual attention and guidance, Dawson County maintains a substantial workforce of roughly 1,170 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 571 full-time teachers and 69 instructional aides who work directly in the classroom, supported by over 530 administrative, operational, and support personnel. This well-rounded staffing model highlights the district's ongoing commitment to low student-to-teacher interaction, rich instructional resources, and a safe, nurturing learning environment.
7
Total Schools
4,296
Total Students
570.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,201 |
| Hispanic | 642 |
| Black | 101 |
| Asian | 207 |
| Two or More | 138 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White3,201 (74.5%)
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Hispanic642 (14.9%)
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Asian207 (4.8%)
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Two or More138 (3.2%)
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Black101 (2.4%)
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American Indian5 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 7 |
| Students: | 4,296* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 570.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.5 |
Schools in Dawson County
Found 7 Schools
570 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
880 Students
High School 10th - 12th
603 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
641 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
461 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
493 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
648 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th