For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,904 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Swainsboro, GA (2025)
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 | 617 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 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
308 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Gr: PK-2 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Swainsboro, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Swainsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Swainsboro include: Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro Middle School, Swainsboro Middle School vs. Swainsboro Primary School, Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro High School
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