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Gilmer County School District

School District · Ellijay, Georgia

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,110

Teachers (FTE): 283

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,110

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,110

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gilmer County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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How this district compares

Georgia rank

#21 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,062

$66 vs Georgia median

District size

4,110 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Gilmer County ranks #21 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Gilmer County's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clear Creek Elementary School (8.8/10), Mountain View Elementary (7.9/10), and Ellijay Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Clear Creek Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gilmer County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Gilmer County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Clear Creek Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	589
2	Mountain View Elementary	7.9 / 10	Elementary	—	642
3	Ellijay Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	757
4	Clear Creek Middle School	7.3 / 10	Middle	—	884
5	Gilmer High School	6.9 / 10	High	—	1,238

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Gilmer County

Gilmer County is a Ellijay, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 4,110 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $14,062 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Gilmer County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clear Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Gilmer County students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Gilmer County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency53.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gilmer County with test data.

Schools in Gilmer County

5 schools

Elementary Schools3

Clear Creek Elementary School

5898.8

Mountain View Elementary

6427.9

Ellijay Elementary School

7577.5

Middle Schools1

Clear Creek Middle School

8847.3

High Schools1

Gilmer High School

1,2386.9

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Ellijay
Total Enrollment: 4,110
Teachers (FTE): 283
District spending per student: $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gilmer County?

Gilmer County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gilmer County?

The average composite rating for Gilmer County is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Gilmer County?

Gilmer County's district-level spending was $14,062 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gilmer County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gilmer County is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gilmer County?

Clear Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gilmer County with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Gilmer County?

Across schools in Gilmer County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Gilmer County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Gilmer County has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Math Proficiency: 53.0%
ELA Proficiency: 53.4%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.