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Swainsboro High School

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Swainsboro High School ranks 266 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

266^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 41% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Swainsboro High School is a public high school in Swainsboro, Georgia, serving 813 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Emanuel County School District, which is ranked 95 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swainsboro High School's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 81.0% to 86.5% in recent years. However, these rates are generally above the state average but lower than the nearby Emanuel County Institute, which had an 85.4% graduation rate in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is also below the state and county averages, with only 25.8% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the county average of 26.9% and the state average of 40.4%.

Swainsboro High School serves a student population with significant economic challenges, with over 97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Interestingly, the nearby Emanuel County Institute generally outperforms Swainsboro High School on various metrics, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Swainsboro High School to learn from the institute's successful practices and strategies.

796

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,904

Per pupil spending ?

97.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

689 S Main St
Swainsboro, GA 30401

(478) 237-2267

District: Emanuel County

Feeder schools for Swainsboro High School:

Elementary:	Swainsboro Elementary School
	Swainsboro Primary School
Middle:	Swainsboro Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

White:

37.2%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 17th percentile in 2022 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 41st (2025) from a 17th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (33% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Biology scores 18 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg37%

Georgia avg42%

266^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Emanuel County

95^th of 206Emanuel County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	266 of 452	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.6	256 of 458	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.8	290 of 442	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	16.9	357 of 429	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.5	237 of 410	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	282 of 438	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.6	289 of 428	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.5	203 of 420	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.5	162 of 426	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	186 of 435	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.8	252 of 425	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	29.8	335 of 425	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.9	290 of 396	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.6	293 of 402	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	56.1	159 of 384	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.8	145 of 372	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	39.1	254 of 370	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	30.2	288 of 358	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	45.1	201 of 335	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History43%+5 vs state

Algebra I38%-7 vs state

Biology27%-18 vs state

American Literature and Composition26%-15 vs state

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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)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swainsboro High School	Public	9-12	689 S Main St	Swainsboro	30401	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 237-2267	796	62	12.9	97.7%	296 (37.2%)	387 (48.6%)	86 (10.8%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	35.6	266^th of 452 public high schools	41.2%		36.6	256^th of 458 public high schools	44.1%	10	25.8	37.9	26.6	43.4									$12,904	$1,257	$11,646
Emanuel County Institute	Public	6-12	102 North College Street	Twin City	30471	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 763-2673	572	42	13.4	69.9%	338 (59.1%)	169 (29.5%)	45 (7.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	53.8	151^st of 452 public high schools	66.6%		52.9	166^th of 458 public high schools	63.8%	15	29.4	35.5	46.3	67.5	44.7	40.7	25.9	52.6	50.0	45.7	34.6	43.2	$13,858	$1,041	$12,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Swainsboro High School

What is the racial makeup of Swainsboro High School?

Students at Swainsboro High School are 49% African American, 37% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Swainsboro High School in?

Emanuel County

What schools feed into Swainsboro High School?

Swainsboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Swainsboro Elementary School
Elementary : Swainsboro Primary School
Middle : Swainsboro Middle School

Is Swainsboro High School a good school?

Swainsboro High School ranks 266^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Swainsboro High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 796 students attended Swainsboro High School.

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