For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,978 students in Emanuel County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Emanuel County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA are Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emanuel County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Emanuel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Emanuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin City Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Parrish Pond Rd
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Emanuel County Institute
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 North College Street
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Swainsboro Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Gr: 3-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Swainsboro Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Swainsboro High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 S Main St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
308 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Gr: PK-2 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA include Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emanuel County?
6 public schools are located in Emanuel County.
What percentage of students in Emanuel County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Emanuel County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Emanuel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Emanuel County include: Emanuel County Institute vs. Swainsboro High School, Swainsboro Middle School vs. Swainsboro Primary School, Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro Middle School
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.