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 4,124 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.
Public Schools 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,124 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
121,753 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 219 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.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
35%
20%
% Black
1%
36%
% White
62%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,621 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,219 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,621
$14,327
Spending / Student
$16,219
$13,452
Best Gilmer County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,124 students.
What is the rank of Gilmer County School District?
Gilmer County School District is ranked #69 out of 219 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?
62% of Gilmer County School District students are White, 35% 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 $16,219 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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