Dawson County

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.
7
Total Schools
4,296
Total Students
570.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson County
Demographic Student Count
White3,201
Hispanic642
Black101
Asian207
Two or More138
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    3,201 (74.5%)
  • Hispanic
    642 (14.9%)
  • Asian
    207 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    138 (3.2%)
  • Black
    101 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dawson County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other1
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