Best Public High Schools in 39842 (Dawson, GA) (2025-26)

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Best 39842 Georgia Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 293 students in 39842, GA.

The top-ranked public high school in 39842, GA is Terrell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 39842 have an score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39842, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 39842 have a of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Terrell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 39842, GA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Terrell High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Bottom 50%

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201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544

Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center

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1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570

Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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39842, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carver Elementary School (Closed 2023)

455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451

Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

New Terrell Middle High School (Closed 2023)

201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544

Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39842, GA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 39842, GA include Terrell High School.

How many public high schools are located in 39842?

2 public high schools are located in 39842.

What is the racial composition of students in 39842?

39842 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).