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Towns County Middle School

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Towns County Middle School ranks 130 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Towns County Middle School in Hiawassee, GA, serves 197 students in grades 6-8 in the mountainous northeastern corner of the state, and it has earned a 4-star rating every year for the past decade—a remarkable record of consistency.

The school’s standout strength is mathematics. In the most recent testing year, 88.2% of students scored proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 48.1% statewide—a 40-point advantage. Seventh-grade math proficiency hit 68.2% (state: 42%), and 6th and 8th grade math also beat state averages. Social studies is another bright spot, with 8th-grade proficiency at 52.3% versus 40.2% statewide. These results are especially notable given that 91.9% of students now qualify for free or reduced lunch, a sharp increase from 60.7% the prior year, yet academic performance has held steady. The school also outpaces its regional neighbors: it ranks 130th in the state, ahead of Rabun County Middle School (184th) and Union County Middle School (212th), and it leads both in 7th-grade math and 8th-grade social studies. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1 and per-student spending of $21,213—well above Rabun’s $17,774 and Union’s $14,138—the Towns County district is investing heavily in personalized learning.

One area for growth is 8th-grade science, where proficiency dropped from 50% to 30.8%, barely above the state average of 29.7%. Chronic absenteeism, however, has improved from 24.5% to 18.7%, now nearly matching the state rate. The school also shows an interesting pattern: male students rank in the 82nd percentile statewide, while female students rank in the 72nd—a gap that runs counter to many statewide trends. Overall, Towns County Middle School demonstrates that strong instruction can thrive even amid economic challenges, making it a dependable choice for families in the region.

197

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,213

Per pupil spending ?

91.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

District: Towns County

Students who attend Towns County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Towns County High School

Feeder schools for Towns County Middle School:

Elementary:

Towns County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Asian:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Georgia middle schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg54%

Georgia avg42%

130^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 22% (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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	130 of 578	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	82.1	91 of 585	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	82 of 578	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	76 of 569	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	99 of 558	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.5	89 of 542	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	137 of 559	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.9	153 of 543	71.8%	★★★★☆
2017	78.4	105 of 539	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	81.0	81 of 545	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	82.4	82 of 537	84.7%	★★★★☆
2014	77.3	77 of 521	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.6	109 of 527	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	81.7	41 of 508	91.9%	★★★★★
2011	77.3	88 of 504	82.5%	★★★★☆
2010	70.0	126 of 494	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.4	102 of 466	78.1%	★★★★☆
2008	75.3	91 of 462	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	62.3	178 of 445	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.0	193 of 420	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	155 of 550	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.5	84 of 567	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	98 of 558	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	78 of 553	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.4	84 of 544	84.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	79.3	98 of 550	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	94 of 569	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	85.0	66 of 561	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	66 of 559	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	111 of 553	79.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	196 of 425	53.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	190 of 404	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	146 of 415	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	125 of 417	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	120 of 429	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	54.5	180 of 425	57.6%	★★★☆☆

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)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)54th percentile-24 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I88%+40 vs state

Mathematics58%+15 vs state

Social Studies52%+12 vs state

Science31%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical 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 Algebra I End of Course	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Towns County Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Highway 76 E	Hiawassee	30546	Towns County	Towns County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 896-4131	197	21	9.2	91.9%	170 (86.3%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.1%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	75.4	130^th of 578 public middle schools	77.5%		82.1	91^st of 585 public middle schools	84.4%	39	88.2	56.2	68.2	50.8	30.8	52.3		$21,213	$408	$20,805
Union County Middle School	Public	6-8	367 Wellborn St	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 745-2483	641	46	14.0	78.6%	566 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	58.6	212^th of 578 public middle schools	63.3%		65.8	165^th of 585 public middle schools	71.8%	47	85.3	45.6	49.2	45.4	27.6	36.5		$14,138	$907	$13,231
Rabun County Middle School	Public	7-8	95 Wildcat Pride Way	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	No	(706) 782-5470	341	31	11.1	89.7%	253 (74.2%)	3 (0.9%)	64 (18.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	63	184^th of 578 public middle schools	68.2%		65.6	167^th of 585 public middle schools	71.5%	17	81.3		39.9	56.1	36.3	36.7	93.6	$17,774	$686	$17,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Towns County Middle School

How many students attend Towns County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended Towns County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Towns County Middle School?

Students at Towns County Middle School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Towns County Middle School a good school?

Towns County Middle School ranks 130^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Towns County Middle School in?

Towns County

What high school do graduates of Towns County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Towns County Middle School usually go on to attend Towns County High School

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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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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