For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,978 students in Emanuel County, GA (there are , serving 225 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Emanuel County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA are Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emanuel County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Emanuel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Emanuel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin City Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 Parrish Pond Rd
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Emanuel County Institute
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 North College Street
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Grades: 6-12
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Swainsboro Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Grades: 3-5
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Swainsboro High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
689 S Main St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Swainsboro Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Grades: PK-2
| 858 students
Emanuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 Gumlog Road
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8544
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
406 West Main Street
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
201 N Main St
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Emanuel County Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
220 Jefferson St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 Coleman Road
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-3915
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-3915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Emanuel County, GA include Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emanuel County?
6 public schools are located in Emanuel County.
What percentage of students in Emanuel County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Emanuel County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Emanuel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Emanuel County include: Emanuel County Institute vs. Swainsboro High School, Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro Middle School, Swainsboro High School vs. Emanuel County Institute
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