Rabun County Schools & Education
Rabun County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Rabun County
Rabun County
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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County Elementary School | Record | Rabun County | Tiger, 30576Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 660 |
| Rabun County High School | Record | Rabun County | Tiger, 30576Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 653 |
| Rabun County Primary School | Record | Rabun County | Tiger, 30576Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 615 |
| Rabun County Middle School | Record | Rabun County | Tiger, 30576Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 342 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,349
State avg $7,405
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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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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.