Towns County Middle School

Towns County Middle School serves 219 students in grades six through eight in Hiawassee, Georgia. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, class sizes stay small — giving students consistent access to their teachers throughout the middle school years. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

Academic performance scores 9.3 and growth scores 9.5, reflecting strong outcomes and meaningful year-over-year student progress. These results place Towns County Middle School at #1 of 477 middle schools in Georgia — a standing that puts it ahead of every other middle school in the state. Among all Georgia public schools, it ranks #11 out of 2,268, outperforming 100% of Georgia schools on combined academic and growth measures.

That performance holds locally as well — it ranks first among the three schools in Hiawassee. For parents evaluating middle school options in the region, the data makes a clear case: Towns County Middle School consistently delivers outcomes that stand apart not just in the immediate area, but across the entire state.

Located in a rural area, Towns County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.