For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,376 students in Emanuel County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Emanuel County, GA are Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emanuel County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Emanuel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Emanuel County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emanuel County Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Emanuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emanuel County Institute
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 North College Street
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2673
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Swainsboro High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 S Main St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2267
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Emanuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 West Main Street
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Adrian, GA 31002
(478) 668-3206
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
201 N Main St
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2303
Emanuel County Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
220 Jefferson St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9593
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emanuel County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emanuel County, GA include Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emanuel County?
2 public high schools are located in Emanuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Emanuel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Emanuel County include: Emanuel County Institute vs. Swainsboro High School, Swainsboro High School vs. Emanuel County Institute
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