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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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,004 students in Gilmer County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Gilmer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,164 Schools
# Students
4,124 Students
715,196 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
53,876 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gilmer County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
35%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
35%
% White
62%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,998 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,766
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,998
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gilmer County School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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