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Rabun County Schools & Education

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,349

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#12

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Rabun County

Measured School Summary

Rabun County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Rabun County spends $9,349 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 48% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Rabun 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

4 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

74/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #12 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,349

$1,944 above the state average

School coverage

4

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Rabun County has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Rabun 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

Rabun 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

#12

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points above 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.

Rabun County

Elementary to high school visible

2,270 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Rabun County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Rabun 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 Rabun 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.

Quality Public Education in the Mountains

Rabun County provides a stable education framework with four public schools serving 2,270 students. The system is organized into two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Traditional Excellence in a Single District

The Rabun County School District manages all local campuses with no charter schools in the area. Rabun County Elementary School and Rabun County High School are nearly identical in size, each serving roughly 650 students.

Consistently Rural and Community-Focused

All four schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the county's mountain character. Campus sizes are comfortable and mid-sized, averaging 568 students, which fosters a strong sense of community and student belonging.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Rabun County

Reported Enrollment

2,270

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Rabun County

Rabun County

4 schools
2,270 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Rabun County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Rabun County Elementary School

Rabun County

Tiger, 30576 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–6Primary660 students

Rabun County High School

Rabun County

Tiger, 30576 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High653 students

Rabun County Primary School

Rabun County

Tiger, 30576 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary615 students

Rabun County Middle School

Rabun County

Tiger, 30576 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle342 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,349

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Rabun County?
Rabun County has a school score of 74/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Rabun County?
The high school graduation rate in Rabun County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Rabun County spend per student?
Rabun County spends $9,349 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Rabun County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Rabun County, Georgia?

Rabun County provides a stable education framework with four public schools serving 2,270 students. The system is organized into two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Rabun County, Georgia?

The Rabun County School District manages all local campuses with no charter schools in the area. Rabun County Elementary School and Rabun County High School are nearly identical in size, each serving roughly 650 students.

What is the school experience like in Rabun County?

All four schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the county's mountain character. Campus sizes are comfortable and mid-sized, averaging 568 students, which fosters a strong sense of community and student belonging.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.