For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 245 students in Dawson, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Dawson, GA is Terrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dawson, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Dawson, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dawson, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawson, GA include Terrell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson?
2 public middle schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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