Swainsboro High School is a public high school located in Swainsboro, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Emanuel County School District, which serves Emanuel County.
Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Swainsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swainsboro High School serves the west part of its school district in Swainsboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 517.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 19.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swainsboro High School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are dedicated and motivated to be educated!
School Rankings
Swainsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swainsboro High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1758 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swainsboro High School's ranking?
Swainsboro High School is ranked #1758 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Swainsboro High School often compared to?
Swainsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emanuel County Institute, Swainsboro Primary School, Swainsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swainsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Swainsboro High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Swainsboro High School?
796 students attend Swainsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Swainsboro High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swainsboro High School?
Swainsboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swainsboro High School offer ?
Swainsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swainsboro High School part of?
Swainsboro High School is part of Emanuel County School District.
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