Enrollment
641
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dawsonville, GA
Dawson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dawson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130165001952
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson County Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165001952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dawson County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dawson County Middle School
Dawson County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dawsonville, Georgia, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 641 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students) and Robinson Elementary School (648 students) alongside Dawson County Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Dawson County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Dawson County Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson County Middle School'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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dawson County Middle School
How many students attend Dawson County Middle School?
Dawson County Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson County Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson County Middle School?
35.7% of students at Dawson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dawson County Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson County Middle School?
Dawson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson County Middle School ranks #7 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.
Is Dawson County Middle School a good school?
Dawson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Middle School, Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students), Robinson Elementary School (648 students), and Dawson County Junior High (603 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.
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