Dawson County Middle School vs Kilough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson County Middle School
Dawsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
641 students
Kilough Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Dawson County Middle School Dawsonville, Georgia | Kilough Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 482 | #346 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7472 of 15,369 | #19362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Dawsonville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kilough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 50.8).
- •Kilough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Kilough Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 52.6%).
- •Kilough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Dawson County Middle School is the larger school with 641 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 Middle School better than Kilough Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kilough Elementary School ranks higher (58.3 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 Dawson County Middle School and Kilough Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson County Middle School: 641. Kilough Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson County Middle School and Kilough Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dawson County Middle School is 153rd of 482 and Kilough Elementary School is 346th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).