Best Schools in Towns County, GA
Towns County, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,992 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Towns County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Towns County, GA
The top high schools in Towns County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
2. Towns County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Towns County, GA
The top middle schools in Towns County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Towns County, GA
The top elementary schools in Towns County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
2. Union County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 616 Students
3. Union County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 776 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Towns County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Towns County, GA has a total population of 12,493 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Towns County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Towns County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Towns County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Towns County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Towns County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Towns County, GA
How many schools are in Towns County, GA?
Towns County, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,992 students in total.
How do schools in Towns County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Towns County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Towns County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Towns County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Towns County
1 places in Towns County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Hiawassee (3)
School districts (1)
- Towns County (3 schools)