Dawson County School District
- 517 ALLEN ST
- DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
- (706) 265-3246
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.9% | 65.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,251 | $9,692 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,470 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 266 | - |
District Test Scores
CRCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 1 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 86.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.9% | 85.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 92.4% | |
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.9% | 85.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.6% | 86.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.9% | 91.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 87.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.6% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 90.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 80.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 79.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 87.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.3% | 77.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 89.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 79.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.6% | 73.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.6% | 91.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.2% | 81.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 89.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 77.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.7% | 71.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.3% | 91.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 70.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.9% | 64.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.9% | 91.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 85.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.7% | 89.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 79.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 71.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.4% | 92.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 74.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 94.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.6% | 65.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.4% | 69.7% | |
GHSGT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 96.3% | 93.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.0% | 87.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.5% | 87.2% | |
Source: GA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,470 | 13.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 53 |
| Kindergarten Students | 308 |
| 1st Grade Students | 245 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 234 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 293 |
| 4th Grade Students | 266 |
| 5th Grade Students | 273 |
| 6th Grade Students | 281 |
| 7th Grade Students | 269 |
| 8th Grade Students | 278 |
| 9th Grade Students | 294 |
| 10th Grade Students | 257 |
| 11th Grade Students | 201 |
| 12th Grade Students | 190 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Hispanic | 173 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,216 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,747 |
| Female | 1,693 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 266 | 13.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 142 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 103 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 65 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 188 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| Student Support Services | 20 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 122 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $49,044,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $32,110,000 | 65.5% |
| Property Tax | $18,273,000 | 37.3% |
| General Sales Tax | $5,253,000 | 10.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $135,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $946,000 | 1.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $556,000 | 1.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,041,000 | 2.1% |
| Private Contributions | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,902,000 | 12.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,158,000 | 30.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $12,697,000 | 25.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $84,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $412,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $594,000 | 1.2% |
| Non-Specified | $565,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $806,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,776,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $593,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $1,168,000 | 2.4% |
| Direct - Other | $15,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $41,273,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $22,902,000 | 55.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $16,180,000 | 39.2% |
| Student Support | $1,730,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,919,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $430,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $2,069,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,375,000 | 4.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,308,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $6,349,000 | 12.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,191,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $1,655,000 | 3.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $536,000 | 1.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 183 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 40 | 4.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dawson County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 3,470
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 266
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| BLACK'S MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1860 Dawson Forest Rd East
Dawsonville, GA Public | PK-5 | 460 | 11.1 |  Review This School |
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| CROSSROADS SCHOOL | ||||
516 Allen St
Dawsonville, GA Public | Unknown | - | - |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| DAWSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 1665 Perimeter Road
Dawsonville, GA Public | 9-12 | 942 | 14.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DAWSON COUNTY NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5126 Hwy 9 South
Dawsonville, GA Public | 6-8 | 369 | 13.8 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| KILOUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA Public | PK-5 | 516 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| NEW DAWSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
332 Hwy 9 North
Dawsonville, GA Public | 6-8 | 459 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA Public | PK-5 | 696 | 13.5 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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