Adairsville High School vs Gilmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adairsville High School
Adairsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
Gilmer High School
Ellijay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Adairsville High School Adairsville, Georgia | Gilmer High School Ellijay, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 431 | #175 of 431 |
| National rank | #11155 of 16,910 | #10812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Adairsville | Ellijay |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilmer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 39.1).
- •Adairsville High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Gilmer High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Gilmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 48.8%).
- •Gilmer High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gilmer High School is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 1,206.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adairsville High School better than Gilmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilmer High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adairsville High School and Gilmer High School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Adairsville and Ellijay in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adairsville High School: 1,206. Gilmer High School: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adairsville High School and Gilmer High School rank in Georgia?
Adairsville High School is 184th of 431 and Gilmer High School is 175th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).