Ellijay Elementary School vs Gilmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellijay Elementary School
Ellijay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
761 students
Gilmer High School
Ellijay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Ellijay Elementary School Ellijay, Georgia | Gilmer High School Ellijay, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,308 | #175 of 431 |
| National rank | #24741 of 50,301 | #10812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 761 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| city | Ellijay | Ellijay |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellijay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 40.6).
- •Ellijay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% 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 59.7%).
- •Ellijay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Gilmer High School is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 761.
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 Ellijay Elementary School better than Gilmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellijay Elementary School ranks higher (50.6 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 Ellijay Elementary School and Gilmer High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ellijay and Ellijay in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellijay Elementary School: 761. Gilmer High School: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellijay Elementary School and Gilmer High School rank in Georgia?
Ellijay Elementary School is 475th of 1,308 and Gilmer High School is 175th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).