- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dawsonville, GA
Dawson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dawson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130165002253
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson County High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Dawson County High School grew from 773 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 130165002253 · Dawsonville, GA High · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 16.3:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robinson Elementary School (648 students)
Dawson County High School grew from 773 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dawson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dawson County High School
880 students
- Robinson Eleme
Robinson Elementary School
648 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Middle School
641 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Junior High
603 students
- Black's Mill E
Black's Mill Elementary School
570 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Dawson County High School reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawson County High School compares
Dawson County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Dawson County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson County reports $15,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson County High School
How many students attend Dawson County High School?
Dawson County High School has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dawsonville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson County High School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson County High School?
23.8% of students at Dawson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dawson County High School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson County High School?
Dawson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dawson County High School rank among public schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dawsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dawson County?
Besides Dawson County High School, Dawson County also operates Robinson Elementary School (648 students), Dawson County Middle School (641 students), and Dawson County Junior High (603 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.