Gilmer County Schools & Education
Gilmer County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,124
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#93
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gilmer County
Measured School Summary
Gilmer County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,124 per pupil, Gilmer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gilmer County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #93 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,124
$281 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Gilmer County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Gilmer County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Gilmer County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#93
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Gilmer County
Elementary to high school visible
4,113 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gilmer County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Gilmer County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gilmer County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Rural Education for 4,000 Students
Gilmer County provides public education through 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and one central high school. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of 4,113 students.
Beating State Averages in the North
Gilmer County's 90.0% graduation rate sits above both the state average of 88.1% and the national benchmark of 87%. The county operates with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,124, showing strong efficiency compared to the state average.
Unified Under Gilmer County Schools
The Gilmer County district manages all students with an average school size of 823. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the district is the primary provider of all local academic programming.
A Small-Town and Rural Atmosphere
Most schools are set in rural areas, though the system maintains a central hub in Ellijay. Gilmer High School is the largest campus with 1,174 students, while Clear Creek Elementary provides a smaller environment for 596 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Gilmer County
Reported Enrollment
4,113
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Gilmer County
5 Public Schools in Gilmer County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Profile | Gilmer County | Ellijay, 30540Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,174 |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Record | Gilmer County | Ellijay, 30536Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 917 |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Record | Gilmer County | Ellijay, 30540Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 758 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Gilmer County | Ellijay, 30540Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 668 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Record | Gilmer County | Ellijay, 30536Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 596 |
Gilmer High School
Gilmer County
Ellijay, 30540 / Rural: Fringe
Clear Creek Elementary School
Gilmer County
Ellijay, 30536 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,124
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Gilmer County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gilmer County, Georgia?
Gilmer County provides public education through 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and one central high school. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of 4,113 students.
How do schools in Gilmer County perform academically?
Gilmer County's 90.0% graduation rate sits above both the state average of 88.1% and the national benchmark of 87%. The county operates with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,124, showing strong efficiency compared to the state average.
What are the major school districts in Gilmer County, Georgia?
The Gilmer County district manages all students with an average school size of 823. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the district is the primary provider of all local academic programming.
What is the school experience like in Gilmer County?
Most schools are set in rural areas, though the system maintains a central hub in Ellijay. Gilmer High School is the largest campus with 1,174 students, while Clear Creek Elementary provides a smaller environment for 596 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.