For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in Towns County, GA (there are , 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 91%).
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 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Towns County (2025)
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 91%).
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 65% (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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