For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,852 students in Swainsboro, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Swainsboro, GA are Swainsboro Elementary School, Swainsboro Middle School and Swainsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swainsboro, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Swainsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Swainsboro, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Swainsboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Swainsboro, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Swainsboro, GA include Swainsboro Elementary School, Swainsboro Middle School and Swainsboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Swainsboro?
4 public schools are located in Swainsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Swainsboro?
Swainsboro public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Swainsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Swainsboro include: Swainsboro Middle School vs. Swainsboro Primary School, Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro Middle School, Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro High School
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