For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
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%
Emanuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 West Main Street
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
201 N Main St
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Emanuel County Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
220 Jefferson St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
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 High School vs. Emanuel County Institute, Swainsboro Middle School vs. Swainsboro Primary School
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