Excellent
#169 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 7% in state
Towns County High School
High School · Towns County · Hiawassee, GA
A high school in Hiawassee, GA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1400 U.S. Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546
- Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Towns County High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Towns County 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,180
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Towns County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Towns County High School is listed in Towns County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towns County High School
Towns County High School is a public high school in Hiawassee, GA, part of Towns County, serving approximately 288 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towns County High School
What grades does Towns County High School serve?
Towns County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Towns County High School?
Towns County High School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towns County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Towns County High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towns County High School rank in GA?
Towns County High School ranks #169 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Towns County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Towns County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Towns County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towns County High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Towns County High School a charter school?
No, Towns County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towns County High School a Title I school?
No, Towns County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Towns County High School?
48.3% of students at Towns County 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Towns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (706) 896-4131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30546)
- 8,044
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 61.8
Official sources & links
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 30546; 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
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