Top Rankings
Gilmer County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,113 students in Gilmer County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gilmer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
4,113 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Gilmer County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,351 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
18%
# Black Students
19 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
n/a
36%
# White Students
2,652 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
65%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
295
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
325
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
347
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
309
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
350
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
243
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,663 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,262 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,663
$14,266
Spending / Student
$16,262
$13,395
Best Gilmer County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,113 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District is ranked #67 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County School District?
65% of Gilmer County School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gilmer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,262 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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