Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Rabun County High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rabun County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rabun County High School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rabun County High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rabun County High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
1%
36%
White
76%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rabun County High School's ranking?
Rabun County High School is ranked #194 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rabun County High School?
The graduation rate of Rabun County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rabun County High School?
653 students attend Rabun County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rabun County High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rabun County High School?
Rabun County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rabun County High School offer ?
Rabun County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rabun County High School part of?
Rabun County High School is part of Rabun County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
This is the best school anywhere.I graduated in 1984 from R.C.H.S.AND I LOVE MY SCHOOL AND THE WILDCATS.my name is voncyle shirley towe
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