For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 713 students in Towns County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Towns County, GA are Towns County Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Towns County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Towns County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towns County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Towns County Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Konahetah Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Towns County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Towns County, GA include Towns County Middle School and Towns County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Towns County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Towns County.
What is the racial composition of students in Towns County?
Towns County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Towns County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Towns County include: Towns County Elementary School vs. Towns County Middle School, Towns County Middle School vs. Towns County Elementary School
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