For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 669 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 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dawson, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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: 2:1
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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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