Dawson County High School
1665 Perimeter Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534. 253 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 42% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 65.4% of graduates to college. Dawson County High School sends 51.3%, 14 points fewer than expected.
The path from Dawson County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 27.3%Georgia private college 5.1%Out-of-state college 6.3%Georgia technical college 12.6%Career credential, working 11.1%Working, not in college 26.9%Not found in Georgia records 10.7%Share of the 253 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Lee University, The University of Alabama, Berklee College of Music, Dakota Wesleyan University, Hanover College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 43 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 26 32% $8,202 $43,529 — University of Georgia 7 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Brenau University 5 34% $17,968 $54,638 $28,000 Georgia College & State University 5 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: North Forsyth High School (9.4 mi, 70.3% to college) · Lumpkin County High School (11.3 mi, 63.3% to college) · East Forsyth High School (12.0 mi, 63.4% to college) · Chestatee High School (12.8 mi, 49.3% to college) · Alliance Academy for Innovation (13.5 mi, 85.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Dawson County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Dawson County | Dawson County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.3% | 51.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,040 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Dawson County High School graduates go to college?
- 51.3% of the Class of 2024 at Dawson County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Dawson County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Dawson County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Dawson County High School?
- Dawson County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Dawson County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 18.4% of Dawson County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
