Towns County Schools Excel in 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones Assessments

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Towns County Schools achieved remarkable results in the 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, securing 16 first-place rankings within the Pioneer Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) district and two statewide first-place rankings, school officials announced.

The district’s students demonstrated academic excellence across elementary, middle, and high school levels, with standout performances in 8th Grade Social Studies and 8th Grade English Language Arts, both ranking first in Georgia for Developing and Above proficiency levels among public school systems.

“Our students have once again demonstrated exceptional performance across all three schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Darren Berrong. “I am immensely proud of our students, teachers, and administrators for their dedication and outstanding achievements.”

Pioneer RESA, a collaborative network of 14 Northeast Georgia public school districts, includes Towns County alongside Banks, Dawson, Fannin, Franklin, Gainesville City, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Union, and White counties. The Georgia Milestones rankings compare Towns County’s performance to other public school systems statewide, excluding charter and magnet schools.

Elementary School Highlights

Towns County Elementary School (TCES) posted strong results, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. Fourth Grade English Language Arts (ELA) ranked first in Pioneer RESA and seventh in the state for Developing and Above, and first in RESA and 11th statewide for Proficient and Above. Fifth Grade Science topped Pioneer RESA for both Developing and Above and Proficient and Above categories.

Middle School Achievements

Towns County Middle School (TCMS) excelled across multiple subjects. Sixth Grade Math ranked first in Pioneer RESA and third in the state for Developing and Above, and first in RESA and ninth statewide for Proficient and Above. Eighth Grade ELA and Social Studies both secured first-place rankings in Georgia for Developing and Above, with additional top rankings in Pioneer RESA for Proficient and Above.

High School Success

Towns County High School (TCHS) also performed strongly, with U.S. History ranking first in Pioneer RESA and sixth in the state for Developing and Above, and first in RESA and ninth statewide for Proficient and Above. Biology placed second in Pioneer RESA and 13th in the state for Developing and Above.

CCRPI Rankings

In the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), TCHS ranked first overall in Pioneer RESA, while TCMS secured second place.

The district’s consistent high performance reflects its commitment to academic excellence, supported by the collaborative resources and professional development provided through Pioneer RESA.