Towns County Schools & Education
Towns County, Georgia
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
87/100
Higher = better
Rating
High Performing
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
87/100
Higher = better
State avg 50/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#1
of 159 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Towns County
School Verdict
Towns County is a high-performing district with a school score of 87/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, reflecting strong academic outcomes.
Funding Context
Towns County spends $10,107 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Towns County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 75% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Towns County, Georgia
Intimate Mountain Education in Towns County
Towns County maintains a highly focused school landscape with just 3 schools serving 1,002 students. The single-district system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
Leading the State in Investment and Results
The county boasts a 95.0% graduation rate, well above the national average of 87.0%. This success is supported by a robust $10,107 per-pupil expenditure, which is over $2,700 higher than the Georgia state average.
Streamlined Success in a Single District
The Towns County district manages all local students without the presence of charter schools. The system is designed as a direct pipeline from Towns County Elementary through the high school.
Small Rural Schools with Personalized Feel
All schools are set in rural locales, contributing to a small average school size of 334 students. Towns County Elementary is the largest with 500 students, while the middle school is very intimate with just 206 students.
Rural Living with High-Quality Schools
Towns County offers an exceptional educational environment for those seeking a rural lifestyle with top-tier school funding. Look for homes near Hiawassee to stay close to this high-achieving, compact school system.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Towns County
Total Enrollment
1,002
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Towns County
Towns County
3 Public Schools in Towns County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County Elementary School | Towns County | PK–5 | Primary | 500 |
| Towns County High School | Towns County | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| Towns County Middle School | Towns County | 6–8 | Middle | 206 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,107
State avg $7,405
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Towns County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Towns County, Georgia?
Towns County maintains a highly focused school landscape with just 3 schools serving 1,002 students. The single-district system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
How do schools in Towns County perform academically?
The county boasts a 95.0% graduation rate, well above the national average of 87.0%. This success is supported by a robust $10,107 per-pupil expenditure, which is over $2,700 higher than the Georgia state average.
What are the major school districts in Towns County, Georgia?
The Towns County district manages all local students without the presence of charter schools. The system is designed as a direct pipeline from Towns County Elementary through the high school.
What is the school experience like in Towns County?
All schools are set in rural locales, contributing to a small average school size of 334 students. Towns County Elementary is the largest with 500 students, while the middle school is very intimate with just 206 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Towns County, Georgia?
Towns County offers an exceptional educational environment for those seeking a rural lifestyle with top-tier school funding. Look for homes near Hiawassee to stay close to this high-achieving, compact school system.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.