Dawson County High School

Dawson County High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
1665 Perimeter Rd,  Dawsonville, GA
Dawson County Schools
3.7
2.8
828 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brody Hughes
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
47.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
82.4%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Georgia 258 Students
University of Georgia 215 Students
Kennesaw State University 103 Students
Georgia State University 88 Students
Georgia Southern University 81 Students
Emory University 63 Students
Berry College 61 Students
Lanier Technical College 50 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 44 Students
Georgia College & State University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 54 Students
Biology 51 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 164 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/18/2024
My family recently moved to Dawson County. There isn't a lot of diversity, but this school certinly makes you feel welcome. It's very positive and the learning environment is really nice.
4.0 Senior
3/20/2023
My experience was alright. The teachers could really use some work, and there were way too many fights.
5.0 Sophomore
11/5/2022
I like that the people in Dawson County High School are so welcoming. They made my first year on the high school campus great. I also love the teachers there and they are able to discipline but are also kind too. A lot of them are role-models to me and I get along with all of them. Something I would like to change about my high school would be to add more AP classes like AP Literature and more diverse AP classes.
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2.8 10 Reviews
1.0 student
2/23/2022
im a current student, it's terrible for me. the only way id l ever recommend this school to ANYONE is if you're rich. i come from a low income family (25k a year) and nearly everyone here bullies me for being poor. lots of white kids here too, im white myself but theres a lot of bullying that isnt d...
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5.0 parent
10/24/2021
We couldn’t be more pleased with the school system and Dawson High School. Our daughter has attended Dawson County Schools since 6th grade. She been provided a great rigorous education with advanced content classes, AP classes and dual enrollment opportunities on site. Technology has kept up, with a...
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1.0 other
9/21/2021
School is not very good . They treat outsiders Bad...
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2.0 student
11/8/2020
2/10: I disliked it here, coming from my old school they had so much more opportunities. This school's very limited class options for an AP student and Fine Art's section, and if you wanna graduate 2 years early its basically impossible, but you can graduate 5-6 months early as a senior. But I will...
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Dawson County High School

Dawson County High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Dawsonville, GA, in the Dawsonville neighborhood, and is served by the Dawson County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Dawson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $435,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lighthouse Christian Academy, Bay Creek Christian Academy, War Hill Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dawsonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson County High School.

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