For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,410 students in Dawson County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, GA are Kilough Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dawson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilough Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5126 Highway 9 S
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-4849
Grades: 6-7
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #66.
Black's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hightower Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
516 Allen St
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1244
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, GA include Kilough Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dawson County include: Robinson Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Black's Mill Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Black's Mill Elementary School
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