Summary:
The city of Ellijay, Georgia is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gilmer County school district. While the district as a whole performs reasonably well, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, some schools stand out as particularly strong performers.
Clear Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Georgia, with impressive Algebra I scores. Similarly, Clear Creek Elementary School is a high-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 25% and boasting strong test scores across multiple subjects. While not quite as high-performing, Mountain View Elementary still ranks in the top 35% of Georgia elementary schools and has solid Mathematics and Science scores.
In contrast, Ellijay Elementary has lower-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts, suggesting an area for improvement. Across the district, the schools serve a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51% at Gilmer High School to 73% at Ellijay Elementary. Despite these economic challenges, the schools in Ellijay generally perform at or above the state average, with the Clear Creek schools standing out as the top performers in the area.
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