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#303 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 13% in state

Rabun County High School

High School · Rabun County · Tiger, GA

A high school in Tiger, GA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

230 Wildcat Hill Dr, Tiger, GA 30576

  • Math 81% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$16,978
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Rabun County High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency81%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
81%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rabun County 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average532/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,000

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rabun County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rabun County High School is listed in Rabun County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rabun County High School

Rabun County High School is a public high school in Tiger, GA, part of Rabun County, serving approximately 661 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rabun County High School

What grades does Rabun County High School serve?

Rabun County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rabun County High School?

Rabun County High School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rabun County High School rank in GA?

Rabun County High School ranks #303 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rabun County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rabun County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Rabun County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rabun County High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rabun County High School a charter school?

No, Rabun County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rabun County High School a Title I school?

No, Rabun County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rabun County High School?

64.3% of students at Rabun County 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
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rabun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30576)
3,142
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
48.5
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 30576; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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