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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,110 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
4,110 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
121,732 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
0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,388 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
19%
# Black Students
17 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
1%
36%
# White Students
2,602 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
63%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
138
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
282
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
341
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
260
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,674
$14,234
Spending / Student
$16,274
$13,365
Best Gilmer County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary 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: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary 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: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary 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
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Creek Middle 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
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High 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
| 1,238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,110 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?
63% of Gilmer County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Gilmer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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