For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 696 students in Dawson, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson, GA are Cooper-carver Elementary School and Terrell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Dawson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Dawson, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 6-12
| 830 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson, GA include Cooper-carver Elementary School and Terrell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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