For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,024 students in Dahlonega, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dahlonega, GA are Lumpkin County High School, Cottrell Elementary School and Long Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dahlonega, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dahlonega have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dahlonega, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lumpkin County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Indian Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6186
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6186
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cottrell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Pine Tree Way
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4518 Highway 52 E
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lumpkin County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 School Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Dahlonega, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lumpkin County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
152 School Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Dahlonega, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dahlonega, GA include Lumpkin County High School, Cottrell Elementary School and Long Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dahlonega?
4 public schools are located in Dahlonega.
What is the racial composition of students in Dahlonega?
Dahlonega public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dahlonega are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dahlonega include: Long Branch Elementary School vs. Cottrell Elementary School, Cottrell Elementary School vs. Long Branch Elementary School
