Clear Creek Middle School vs Gilmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Creek Middle School
Ellijay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students
Gilmer High School
Ellijay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, Georgia | Gilmer High School Ellijay, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 482 | #175 of 431 |
| National rank | #7741 of 15,369 | #10812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 904 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Ellijay | Ellijay |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.6).
- •Clear Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Gilmer High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Gilmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 50.8%).
- •Clear Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Gilmer High School is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 904.
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 Clear Creek Middle School better than Gilmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Middle School ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.6 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 Clear Creek Middle School and Gilmer High School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Ellijay and Ellijay in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Creek Middle School: 904. Gilmer High School: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Creek Middle School and Gilmer High School rank in Georgia?
Clear Creek Middle School is 164th of 482 and Gilmer High School is 175th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).