Black's Mill Elementary School vs Dawson County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Dawson County Middle School
Dawsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
641 students
| Measure | Black's Mill Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia | Dawson County Middle School Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,308 | #153 of 482 |
| National rank | #21496 of 50,301 | #7472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 570 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Dawsonville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black's Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 50.8).
- •Black's Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Black's Mill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 52.6%).
- •Black's Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Dawson County Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 570.
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 Black's Mill Elementary School better than Dawson County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Black's Mill Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 50.8 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 Black's Mill Elementary School and Dawson County Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black's Mill Elementary School: 570. Dawson County Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black's Mill Elementary School and Dawson County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Black's Mill Elementary School is 402nd of 1,308 and Dawson County Middle School is 153rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).