Blackburn Elementary School vs Dawson County Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.0 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 Junior High
Dawsonville · Public other · Grades 8–9
603 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia | Dawson County Junior High Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #327 of 1,308 | – |
| National rank | #18440 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 779 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Dawsonville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Dawson County Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 55.1%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •Blackburn Elementary School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 603.
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 Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackburn Elementary School and Dawson County Junior High?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 779. Dawson County Junior High: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and Dawson County Junior High rank in Georgia?
Blackburn Elementary School is 327th of 1,308 and Dawson County Junior High is unranked among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).