Dawson County Middle School

dawson.k12.ga.us

555 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Dawson County Middle School, located in Dawsonville, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Dawson County School District. Situated on Highway 9 South, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social responsibility for its middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, preparing students for the challenges of advanced academics and future career paths.

Beyond its core educational goals, Dawson County Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and support services designed to help students discover their personal interests and talents. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience and its accessible digital presence, the school strives to keep students, parents, and the broader Dawsonville community connected and informed.

555

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	87
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
433 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.7 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
Black
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dawson County
Phone:	(706)216-4849
Website:	http://dawson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 285

Grade 7 270