Schools in Zip Code 30471

Zip code 30471, serving the Twin City, GA area within the Emanuel County school district, is home to two schools that together educate 1,087 students across grades PK-12, with a high proportion of students (70-83%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Twin City Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the area, holding a 4-star rating and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide—a position it has maintained for three consecutive years. Its greatest strength is 5th-grade mathematics, where 70.8% of students are proficient, far outpacing the state average of 44.1%. The school also exceeds state averages in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade science, though 4th-grade math (45.7%) dips slightly below the state mark. Emanuel County Institute, serving grades 6-12, earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th percentile. Its standout achievements include a 93.3% graduation rate—well above the state's 87.2%—and exceptional social studies performance, with 61.6% proficiency in U.S. History versus 38.5% statewide. The school also excels in 8th-grade science (57.6% vs. 29.7% state) and 8th-grade social studies (63.8% vs. 40.2% state).

Together, these schools reveal a clear pipeline of STEM strength, with strong elementary math and science feeding into solid middle-school performance. However, a notable challenge emerges in advanced math: while 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Emanuel County Institute all exceed state averages in grade-level math, only 34.9% of students pass Algebra I, compared to 48.1% statewide. This suggests students thrive in standard coursework but struggle with the transition to rigorous high-school-level math. Both schools also maintain chronic absenteeism rates below district and state averages, and the high school's graduation success despite significant economic need is a particularly encouraging sign for families considering this area.