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Towns County High School

Q: Is Towns County High School a good school?

Towns County High School ranks 67 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 85% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Towns County High School in Hiawassee, GA, serves approximately 279 students in grades 9–12 in the scenic northeast Georgia mountains, and has earned a 4-star rating while ranking 67th out of 455 high schools statewide (85th percentile).

This is a school on a strong upward trajectory. After ranking in the 59th percentile in 2022–2023, it has climbed to the 85th percentile, with particularly impressive gains in Algebra I—proficiency more than doubled from 25.4% to 56.9% over three years. The school's standout subject is U.S. History, where 62.5% of students scored proficient in 2025–2026, far outpacing the state average of 38.5%. Biology is also a strength at 55.3% proficiency, above the state's 47.2%. The graduation rate has been remarkably stable, hovering around 94% for five years, well above the state average of 87.2%. This academic resilience is especially notable given that the percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch jumped from 48.65% to 68.1% in just two years—yet the school's rankings continued to improve. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1 and per-student spending of $19,665, the school offers a relatively intimate learning environment.

The most significant concern is chronic absenteeism. At 36.2%, the rate is more than double the state average of 17.7% and dramatically higher than nearby Rabun County High School (17.2%) and Union County High School (12.3%). This paradox—high absenteeism alongside strong test scores and graduation rates—suggests that while many students are missing significant school days, those who are present and engaged are performing well. Compared to regional peers, Towns County ranks higher than Union County (67th vs. 122nd) and outperforms it in U.S. History and Biology, though Union County has a slightly higher graduation rate (96.9% vs. 94.0%). Rabun County ranks higher overall (38th) and posts stronger test scores, but Towns County's graduation rate is higher. If the school can address its absenteeism challenge, its already-impressive trajectory suggests even greater potential ahead.

279

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,665

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

District: Towns County

Feeder schools for Towns County High School:

Elementary:	Towns County Elementary School
Middle:	Towns County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (58% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Georgia high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 18% Georgia)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg61%

Georgia avg45%

67^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 202Towns 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	69.4	67 of 457	85.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.3	89 of 451	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	65 of 454	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	48.6	186 of 448	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	150 of 431	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	167 of 410	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	122 of 438	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	63.1	105 of 428	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	59.5	96 of 420	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	57.8	112 of 426	73.7%	★★★★☆
2015	72.0	59 of 435	86.4%	★★★★☆
2014	75.6	53 of 425	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	57.5	150 of 425	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.0	124 of 396	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.6	141 of 402	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.5	146 of 384	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.2	203 of 372	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.1	133 of 370	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.6	66 of 358	81.6%	★★★★☆
2006	65.0	88 of 335	73.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	83 of 431	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.4	62 of 438	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	77 of 435	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	51.0	177 of 433	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	177 of 430	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	69 of 436	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	63.0	109 of 442	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	56 of 436	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	45.6	198 of 436	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	74 of 427	82.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	124 of 334	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.3	162 of 341	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	134 of 346	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	21.7	277 of 343	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.7	181 of 339	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)84th percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)63rd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History62%+24 vs state

Algebra I57%+9 vs state

Biology55%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 (2025)	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 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%)	69.4	67^th of 457 public high schools	85.3%		68.3	89^th of 451 public high schools	80.3%	22	56.9	55.3	62.5	$19,665	$181	$19,484
Union County High School	Public	9-12	153 Panther Cir	Blairsville	30512	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(706) 745-2216	901	64	14.1	70.3%	801 (88.9%)	10 (1.1%)	60 (6.7%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.7%)	57.7	122^nd of 457 public high schools	73.3%		74.7	66^th of 451 public high schools	85.4%	56	48.8	52.6	45.7	$14,951	$767	$14,183
Rabun County High School	Public	9-12	230 Wildcat Hill Dr	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	No	(706) 782-4526	647	55	11.6	78.4%	475 (73.4%)	6 (0.9%)	143 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	81.1	38^th of 457 public high schools	91.7%		77.7	54^th of 451 public high schools	88.0%	16	63.7	70.1	70.8	$17,951	$593	$17,358
Mountain Education High School	Public	9-12	1963 Tom Bell Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 219-4664	1,692	79	21.4	32.3%	1,172 (69.3%)	67 (4.0%)	381 (22.5%)	5 (0.3%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.3%)	41.2	215^th of 457 public high schools	53.0%		45	198^th of 451 public high schools	56.1%	17	23.3	34.9	36.5	$10,139	$567	$9,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Towns County High School

Is Towns County High School a good school?

Towns County High School ranks 67^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Towns County High School?

Students at Towns County High School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Towns County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 279 students attended Towns County High School.

What district is Towns County High School in?

Towns County

What schools feed into Towns County High School?

Towns County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Towns County Elementary School
Middle : Towns County Middle School

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026

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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