TOWNS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Towns County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Towns County school district, located in Hiawassee, GA with about 328 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Towns County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Towns County High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Hiawassee, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated along Highway 76, the school is deeply integrated into the rural character of Towns County, providing a focused learning environment for students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Towns County School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit academic community where faculty and students can build meaningful relationships conducive to learning and personal growth.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Towns County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school prides itself on its commitment to student success, leveraging the natural beauty and community spirit of the North Georgia mountains to create a supportive educational atmosphere. By blending traditional instructional values with modern educational resources, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate their future paths effectively.

For more information, contact Towns County High School at (706) 896-4131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546
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TOWNS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hiawassee, GA with about 328 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Towns County
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
24.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 328 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TOWNS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.