For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 Public Schools (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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