Blackburn Elementary School vs Dawson County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Dawson County High School
Dawsonville · Public high · Grades 10–12
880 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia | Dawson County High School Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,308 | #107 of 431 |
| National rank | #18440 of 50,301 | #7716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 779 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Dawsonville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 52.5).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Dawson County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 55.1%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Dawson County High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 779.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackburn Elementary School better than Dawson County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackburn Elementary School and Dawson County High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 779. Dawson County High School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and Dawson County High School rank in Georgia?
Blackburn Elementary School is 327th of 1,308 and Dawson County High School is 107th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).