Rabun County School District

41 Education Street
Clayton, GA 30525
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Rabun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,311 students in Rabun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Rabun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,311 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rabun County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#33 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
37%
44%
40%
50%
40%
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.71
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
17%
19%
% Black
1%
36%
% White
78%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,219 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,440 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,219
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,440
$13,431

Best Rabun County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rabun County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 Wildcat Hill Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4526
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Rabun County Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Wildcat Pride Way
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-5470
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Rabun County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1115 E Boggs Mountain Rd
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-3116
Grades: 3-6
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 E Boggs Mountain Rd
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-3831
Grades: PK-2
| 643 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rabun County School District?
Rabun County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,311 students.
What is the rank of Rabun County School District?
Rabun County School District is ranked #33 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rabun County School District?
78% of Rabun County School District students are White, 17% 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 School District?
Rabun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rabun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,440 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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