For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,376 students in Emanuel County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Emanuel County, GA are Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emanuel County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Emanuel County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Emanuel County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emanuel County Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Emanuel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Emanuel County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Emanuel County, GA include Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emanuel County?
2 public high schools are located in Emanuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Emanuel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Emanuel County include: Emanuel County Institute vs. Swainsboro High School, Swainsboro High School vs. Emanuel County Institute
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