School overview
At a glance
Reported students
603
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
37.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Dawson County Junior High: 603 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Dawson County Junior High
Dawson County Junior High is a public other school serving grades 08–09 in Dawsonville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dawson County. NCES reports 603 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 other schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Georgia median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Dawson County Junior High
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Dawson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Dawson County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
641 reported students
Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Kilough Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Dawson County High School
High · Grades 10–12
880 reported students