For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,024 students in Towns County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Towns County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Towns County, GA are Towns County Middle School, Towns County Elementary School and Towns County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towns County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Towns County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Towns County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towns County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Towns County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Konahetah Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Towns County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Towns County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Towns County, GA include Towns County Middle School, Towns County Elementary School and Towns County High School.
How many public schools are located in Towns County, GA?
3 public schools are located in Towns County, GA.
What percentage of students in Towns County, GA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Towns County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Towns County, GA?
Towns County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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