For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,165 students in Emanuel County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emanuel County, GA are Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emanuel County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emanuel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emanuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin City Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Parrish Pond Rd
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Twin City, GA 30471
(478) 763-2253
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Swainsboro Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-7266
Gr: 3-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Swainsboro Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8047
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
308 Tiger Trl
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-8302
Gr: PK-2 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 elementary schools in Emanuel County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emanuel County, GA include Twin City Elementary School, Emanuel County Institute and Swainsboro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emanuel County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Emanuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Emanuel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Emanuel County include: Swainsboro Primary School vs. Swainsboro Middle School, Swainsboro Middle School vs. Swainsboro Primary School
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