Top Rankings
Gilmer County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,130 students in Gilmer County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gilmer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
4,130 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gilmer County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,332 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
18%
# Black Students
14 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
n/a
36%
# White Students
2,702 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
66%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
320
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,598 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is higher than the state median of $13,458. 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
$15,598
$14,333
Spending / Student
$16,195
$13,458
Best Gilmer County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,130 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District is ranked #69 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County School District?
66% of Gilmer County School District students are White, 32% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gilmer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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