High Schools in Towns County

Summary:

Towns County, Georgia is home to a single high school, Towns County High School, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and student outcomes. As a standout institution in the region, Towns County High School ranks in the top 15% of Georgia high schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years.

With a graduation rate of 85.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, which exceeds the state average, Towns County High School is effectively supporting its students and helping them achieve their educational goals. The school's students also outperform the state average on several key End-of-Course Milestones assessments, including Algebra I, United States History, and American Literature and Composition, indicating a strong academic foundation.

Despite serving a diverse student body, with nearly half of the population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Towns County High School has maintained its high standards and consistent performance, as evidenced by its steady 4-star rating and ranking among the top Georgia high schools. This suggests the school is providing equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

District Detail

67 Lakeview Circle. Suite C
Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-2279

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 966

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Towns County High School	Public	9-12	1400 Highway 76 E	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	279	25	11.1	68.1%	253 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	68.3	90^th of 452 public high schools	80.1%		75.8	65^th of 458 public high schools	85.8%	25	48.6	50.0	47.8	65.2	$19,665	$181	$19,484

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Union County	12.66 mi	5	31^st
Rabun County	19.03 mi	4	33^rd
White County	19.05 mi	6	57^th
State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	19.85 mi	1	80^th
Habersham County	23.94 mi	14	45^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.