Dawson County High School vs Kilough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson County High School
Dawsonville · Public high · Grades 10–12
880 students
Kilough Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Dawson County High School Dawsonville, Georgia | Kilough Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 431 | #346 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7716 of 16,910 | #19362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 880 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Dawsonville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kilough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 52.5).
- •Kilough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Dawson County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Dawson County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 51%).
- •Kilough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Dawson County High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 461.
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 Dawson County High School better than Kilough Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kilough Elementary School ranks higher (58.3 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 Dawson County High School and Kilough Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson County High School: 880. Kilough Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson County High School and Kilough Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dawson County High School is 107th of 431 and Kilough Elementary School is 346th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).