Enrollment
603
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawsonville, GA
Dawson County Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Dawson County Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130165003623
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson County Junior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson County Junior High has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County Junior High ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165003623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dawson County Junior High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dawson County Junior High
Dawson County Junior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 603 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 603 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 603 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dawsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Elementary School (648 students): Dawson County Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 17.5:1).
Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students) and Robinson Elementary School (648 students) alongside Dawson County Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dawson County Junior High compares
Dawson County Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 30.4% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
24.7%
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
$14,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Dawson County Junior High is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dawson County, which includes Dawson County Junior High.
$14,767
Per student
+7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.1%
State 29.7%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dawson County Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson County Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Dawsonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dawson County Junior High
How many students attend Dawson County Junior High?
Dawson County Junior High has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Junior High 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 Junior High?
30.4% of students at Dawson County Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson County Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Dawson County Junior High is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson County Junior High?
Dawson County Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dawson County Junior High rank among schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County Junior High ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Dawsonville on the city page.
Is Dawson County Junior High a good school?
Dawson County Junior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dawson County?
Besides Dawson County Junior High, Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students), Robinson Elementary School (648 students), and Dawson County Middle School (641 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.
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