For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,238 students in Gilmer County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Gilmer County, GA is Gilmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Gilmer County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilmer High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gilmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Gilmer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Gr: 5-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer County, GA include Gilmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilmer County?
1 public high schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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