51爆料

Gilmer County School District

134 Industrial Blvd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,110 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.
51爆料s in Gilmer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,110 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
121,051 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 222 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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#68 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
39%
39%
40%
48%
40%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
34%
19%
% Black
1%
36%
% White
63%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,674
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,274
$13,431

Best Gilmer County School District 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,110 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District is ranked #68 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County School District?
63% of Gilmer County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Gilmer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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