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Towns County Elementary School

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Towns County Elementary School ranks 524 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

524^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Towns County Elementary School in Hiawassee, GA, serves 490 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Towns County district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 86th percentile statewide.

One of the most impressive things about this school is its dramatic turnaround in attendance. In just three years, chronic absenteeism dropped from 24.4% (slightly above the state average) to just 5.6%—now the lowest rate in the region and a full 12 points better than both the state and district averages. Science is another clear strength: 5th graders consistently outperform the state by 12 to 18 points, with 56.4% proficient in 2025-2026 compared to 44.2% statewide. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $18,915 per pupil—about $2,700 more than Rabun County Elementary School and $5,000 more than Union County Elementary School—while maintaining a favorable 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

That said, the school is navigating some challenges. Math scores have been volatile, with 4th-grade proficiency dropping from 60.9% to 35.5% in a single year, even as 3rd-grade math improved significantly. The student population has also changed rapidly, with the free/reduced lunch rate jumping from 66.6% to 96.1% in two years—now comparable to nearby high-poverty schools like Rabun County Primary School. While the school's overall ranking has slipped to the 57th percentile (below Mount Yonah Elementary School at 75th and Rabun County Elementary School at 70th), its strong science results, excellent attendance, and solid upper-grade ELA scores from recent years provide a foundation to build on. Note that current-year ELA results aren't available yet—they'll be released in December.

490

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,915

Per pupil spending ?

96.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1150 Konahetah Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

District: Towns County

Students who attend Towns County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Towns County Middle School
High:	Towns County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Georgia avg47%

524^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 201Towns 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
2026	52.6	524 of 1219	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.0	413 of 1238	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.1	354 of 1236	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	412 of 1223	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	481 of 1220	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	390 of 1214	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.7	382 of 1234	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	365 of 1209	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.8	556 of 1205	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.3	393 of 1233	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.3	366 of 1240	70.5%	★★★★☆
2014	73.9	316 of 1231	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	66.2	459 of 1225	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.3	337 of 1201	71.9%	★★★★☆
2011	66.6	459 of 1212	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.5	466 of 1183	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.2	330 of 1133	70.9%	★★★★☆
2008	69.0	349 of 1134	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	79.8	178 of 1125	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	71.2	337 of 1101	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	741 of 1186	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.1	418 of 1224	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.2	312 of 1223	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	359 of 1212	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	418 of 1206	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	408 of 1183	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	452 of 1225	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	410 of 1220	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.6	460 of 1210	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.0	525 of 1209	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	195 of 465	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.2	320 of 565	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	231 of 455	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.6	561 of 700	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.7	516 of 769	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	468 of 772	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.3	508 of 775	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.1	577 of 779	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)66th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2026)58th percentile~ school

Female (2026)38th percentile-19 vs school

White (2026)20th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science56%+12 vs state

Mathematics43%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Towns County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Konahetah Rd	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	490	44	11.2	96.1%	424 (86.5%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.7%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	52.6	524^th of 1219 public elementary schools	57.0%		62	413^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.6%	111	47.9	35.5	45.2		56.4	$18,915	$1,176	$17,739
Union County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	592 School Cir	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-5450	752	53	14.1	93.8%	673 (89.5%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)								(n/a)						$16,740	$1,158	$15,582
Union County Elementary School	Public	2-5	68 Elementary Way	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-9615	666	45	14.8	90.4%	590 (88.6%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)	66.8	360^th of 1219 public elementary schools	70.5%		66.3	373^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	69.9%	13	71.2	58.8	43.0		43.0	$13,902	$1,151	$12,751
Mount Yonah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1161 Duncan Bridge Rd	Sautee Nacoochee	30571	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-3514	424	33	12.8	88.9%	387 (91.3%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	71.5	307^th of 1219 public elementary schools	74.8%		63.8	394^th of 1238 public elementary schools	68.2%	87	55.0	55.9	55.3		57.1	$16,066	$1,198	$14,869
Rabun County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	801 E Boggs Mountain Rd	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 782-3831	607	51	12.0	99.8%	472 (77.8%)	6 (1.0%)	106 (17.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)								(n/a)						$19,633	$1,346	$18,288
Rabun County Elementary School	Public	3-6	1115 E Boggs Mountain Rd	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 782-3116	662	50	13.3	91.1%	515 (77.8%)	9 (1.4%)	118 (17.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	66.5	363^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	70.2%		58.8	452^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	54.0	51.7	48.7	57.9	46.1	$16,223	$874	$15,349

Frequently Asked Questions about Towns County Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Towns County Elementary School?

Students at Towns County Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Towns County Elementary School in?

Towns County

Is Towns County Elementary School a good school?

Towns County Elementary School ranks 524^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Towns County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Towns County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Towns County Middle School
High : Towns County High School

How many students attend Towns County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 490 students attended Towns County Elementary School.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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

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