Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Dawson County Junior High School was the only school in the county to welcome eighth grade students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Dawson County schools, the highest student count was found in kindergarten, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Dawson County ranked 71st in enrollment numbers, with a total of 7,526 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 73rd the year before.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| School name | # of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County Junior High School | 637 | 50% | 1,275 |
| Dawson County Middle School | 0 | 0% | 1,108 |
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