Dawson County Junior High

Dawson County
109 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
645 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Dawson County Junior High School, located at 332 Highway 9 N in Dawsonville, Georgia, serves as a vital transition point for students in the Dawson County School District. As a junior high facility, the school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of the high school level. It focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a structured yet supportive environment for early adolescents as they navigate the challenges of middle-to-high school transition.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town, community-oriented atmosphere of Dawsonville. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities intended to help students explore their interests. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Dawson County Junior High aims to prepare its student body for future success, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational skills and personal maturity necessary for the upcoming high school years.
645
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    536 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dawson County
Phone: (706)265-3246
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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 8 318
Grade 9 327
Gender Ratio