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Best Dawson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 125 students in Dawson County, GA (there are , serving 4,844 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Dawson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Dawson County (2026-27)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students
Christian
329 Harmony Church Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 705-4459
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Map of War Hill Christian Academy
War Hill Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearDawson County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
20221
20211
20203
20194
20184
20173
20164
20154
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# Students
125 Students
161,891 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202563198179
202463192172
202360197174
202246206185
202146199180
202050188171
201948199175
201848194172
201754206180
201636205178
201544187167
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% Average Students of Color
25%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202525%28%34%
202425%27%34%
20235%27%33%
20203%27%32%
20172%29%32%
20162%28%32%
20153%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20234:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,795
$13,366

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.380.590.65
20240.380.600.65
20230.090.590.65
20220.000.580.64
20210.000.570.64
20200.120.570.64
20190.220.570.63
20180.220.570.63
20170.260.550.61
20160.260.550.61
20150.480.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202524%3%9%
202424%3%9%
20235%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20201%10%8%
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# White Students
97 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
75%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202575%58%52%
202475%58%52%
202395%59%52%
2022100%60%54%
2021100%61%54%
202094%61%54%
201988%61%56%
201888%62%56%
201785%63%58%
201686%63%58%
201565%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
40,846 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20204%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%21%23%
201710%23%22%
20169%22%22%
201531%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dawson County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Dawson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawson County?
50% of private schools in Dawson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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