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Swainsboro High School

High School · Emanuel County · Swainsboro, GA

An Emanuel County high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

689 S Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$13,940
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Swainsboro High School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swainsboro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,935

Median home value

$86,400

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

28%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Emanuel County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emanuel County InstituteEnrollment path unverified8.06–12Not available563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Emanuel County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Swainsboro High School is listed in Emanuel County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swainsboro High School

Swainsboro High School is a public high school in Swainsboro, GA, part of Emanuel County, serving approximately 813 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,245 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swainsboro High School

What grades does Swainsboro High School serve?

Swainsboro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Swainsboro High School?

Swainsboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swainsboro High School rank in GA?

Swainsboro High School ranks #1,245 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Swainsboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swainsboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Swainsboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swainsboro High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Swainsboro High School a charter school?

No, Swainsboro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swainsboro High School a Title I school?

No, Swainsboro High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swainsboro High School?

97.7% of students at Swainsboro High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
813
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Emanuel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 30401)
14,232
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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