- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Dawson County Junior High shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 130165003623 · Dawsonville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 16.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson County High School (880 students)
Dawson County Junior High shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dawson County Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dawson County
Dawson County High School
880 students
- Robinson Eleme
Robinson Elementary School
648 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Middle School
641 students
- This school
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 Junior High reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawson County Junior High compares
Dawson County Junior High is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~603 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.