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#895 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 39% in state
Gilmer High School
High School · Gilmer County · Ellijay, GA
A Gilmer County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
408 Bobcat Trl, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gilmer High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gilmer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellijay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,771
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Christian Academy, IncPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gilmer County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilmer High School is listed in Gilmer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilmer High School
Gilmer High School is a public high school in Ellijay, GA, part of Gilmer County, serving approximately 1,238 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmer High School
What grades does Gilmer High School serve?
Gilmer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gilmer High School?
Gilmer High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilmer High School rank in GA?
Gilmer High School ranks #895 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Gilmer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gilmer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmer High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gilmer High School a charter school?
No, Gilmer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilmer High School a Title I school?
No, Gilmer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilmer High School?
66.8% of students at Gilmer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gilmer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (706) 276-5080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30540)
- 20,145
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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