For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in Towns County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 45 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 High School and Towns County Elementary 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 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Towns County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towns County Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Towns County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Towns County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Konahetah Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 High School and Towns County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Towns County?
3 public schools are located in Towns County.
What percentage of students in Towns County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Towns County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Towns County?
Towns County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Towns County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Towns County include: Towns County High School vs. Towns County Middle School, Towns County Middle School vs. Towns County High School, Towns County Elementary School vs. Towns County Middle School
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