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Emanuel County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 6 sit inside Emanuel County, collectively enrolling roughly 3,939 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Emanuel County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,939
-393 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 47%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
40%
was 42%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,939
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,772
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.9%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,975 students
Middle
1
596 students
High
2
1,368 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Emanuel County Public Schools
3,939 students · 1 district in Emanuel County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Emanuel County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
59%
Hispanic
5%
Black
32%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
10%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.9% under 18

Test scores in Emanuel County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 4 schools in Emanuel County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Swainsboro Primary SchoolSwainsboroElementaryPK-02833·
Swainsboro High SchoolSwainsboroHigh09-12796·
Swainsboro Elementary SchoolSwainsboroElementary03-05627·
Swainsboro Middle SchoolSwainsboroMiddle06-08596·
Emanuel County InstituteTwin CityHigh06-12572·
Twin City Elementary SchoolTwin CityElementaryPK-05515·

Cities in Emanuel County

Swainsboro4 schoolsTwin City2 schools

About Emanuel County

Across the rural-scale Georgia county of Emanuel County of about 23,026 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 3,939 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,772, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 21%. That income level is 16% noticeably below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Emanuel County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,975 students), 1 middle school (596), and 2 high schools (1,368).

Emanuel County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,939 students across Emanuel County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,939 students, decreased 9% from the 4,332 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Emanuel County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Emanuel County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Emanuel County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,939.
How many high schools are in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,368 students.
How many middle schools are in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 596 students.
How many elementary schools are in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,975 students.
What is the largest school district in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County Public Schools is the largest school district in Emanuel County, serving approximately 3,939 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Emanuel County?
Emanuel County, Georgia has a population of approximately 23,026, with a median age of 38. About 24.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Emanuel County?
Median household income in Emanuel County is $52,772, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Emanuel County?
Approximately 13.5% of adults 25 and older in Emanuel County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Emanuel County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 92.9% of students in Emanuel County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Emanuel County schools?
Across Emanuel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data