How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dawson County | Lumpkin County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dawsonville, Georgia | Dahlonega, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,906 | 3,749 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dawson County | Lumpkin County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,470 | $13,571 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| State Revenue | 29.7% | 42.4% |
| Local Revenue | 61.1% | 43.4% |
Dawson County
Federal State Local
Lumpkin County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dawson County | Lumpkin County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 85.7% |
| African American | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.8% | 44.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dawson County | Lumpkin County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 455.9:1 | 399:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.4% | 19.8% |
School Types
Dawson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Lumpkin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.