Gilmer High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ellijay, Georgia 30540 · Gilmer County
#175 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#10812 of 16,910 nationally
About Gilmer High School
Gilmer High School is a public high located in Ellijay, in the Gilmer County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,216 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 175th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,216.
There are 5 schools in Ellijay; Gilmer High School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gilmer High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gilmer High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mountain View Elementary
Ellijay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students · 496 m away
Ellijay Elementary School
Ellijay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
761 students · 2.8 km away
Clear Creek Elementary School
Ellijay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 8.1 km away
Clear Creek Middle School
Ellijay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 8.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gilmer High School a good school?
Gilmer High School has a Success Index (US) of 40.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #175 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gilmer High School rank in Georgia?
Gilmer High School ranks #175 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #10812 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilmer High School?
Gilmer High School had 1,216 students in 2025.
Is Gilmer High School a elementary school or a high school?
Gilmer High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gilmer High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Gilmer High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.