For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 717 students in Twiggs County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Twiggs County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Twiggs County, GA are Jeffersonville Elementary School, Twiggs Middle School and Twiggs County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twiggs County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Twiggs County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Twiggs County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffersonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 Bullard Rd
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3127
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Twiggs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Twiggs County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3112
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Twiggs County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22715 Highway 80
Danville, GA 31017
(478) 962-3781
Danville, GA 31017
(478) 962-3781
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
5034 Old Gordon Road
Dry Branch, GA 31020
(478) 745-7991
Dry Branch, GA 31020
(478) 745-7991
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Twiggs County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Twiggs County, GA include Jeffersonville Elementary School, Twiggs Middle School and Twiggs County High School.
How many public schools are located in Twiggs County?
3 public schools are located in Twiggs County.
What percentage of students in Twiggs County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Twiggs County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Twiggs County?
Twiggs County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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