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Gilmer High School

Summary:

Gilmer High School is a public high school located in Ellijay, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,174 students. The school is part of the Gilmer County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Gilmer High School's notable strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.3% to 94.1% over the past five years. This is a significant achievement compared to nearby schools. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with scores generally on par with or slightly below the Gilmer County and state averages in subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Interestingly, Gilmer High School's proficiency rate in U.S. History (47.6%) is significantly higher than the state average (38.7%) in 2023-2024. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.41% to 51.36% over the past three years, which is higher than Pickens County High School (35.9%) but lower than the North Murray High School (57.49%) and Murray County High School (64.7%).

Gilmer High School's spending per student has increased from $8,391 in 2016-2017 to $9,308 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the spending at the nearby Murray County high schools ($7,942 for Murray County High School and $8,056 for North Murray High School) but lower than Pickens County High School ($9,772) and Fannin County High School ($10,916). Overall, Gilmer High School appears to be a solid performer with some areas of strength, such as its high graduation rates, while also facing challenges in academic achievement that may be influenced by socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 408 Bobcat Trl
       Ellijay, GA  30540

(706) 276-5080

District: Gilmer County

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,308 Help


Feeder schools for Gilmer High School:

Elementary:    Clear Creek Elementary School
    Ellijay Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary
Middle:    Clear Creek Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,174

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
31.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilmer High School ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gilmer High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilmer High School is $9,308.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gilmer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer High School 191st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Gilmer High School in the ranking list.)

Gilmer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer County 56th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilmer High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.82 158th 335 52.8%
2007 64.89 107th 358 70.1%
2008 68.19 97th 370 73.8%
2009 68.56 97th 372 73.9%
2010 69.70 97th 384 74.7%
2011 58.31 159th 402 60.4%
2012 38.06 272nd 396 31.3%
2013 44.60 255th 425 40.0%
2014 53.11 183rd 425 56.9%
2015 40.78 215th 435 50.6%
2016 42.03 209th 426 50.9%
2017 48.95 151st 420 64.0%
2018 36.03 242nd 428 43.5%
2019 37.62 240th 438 45.2%
2021 48.57 170th 410 58.5%
2022 34.16 255th 429 40.6%
2023 50.18 172nd 442 61.1%
2024 49.71 191st 458 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gilmer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 873 873
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 718 718
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 726 726
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 72
1994 753 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1995 788 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 788 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 789 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1998 808 0 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1999 865 0 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2000 893 1 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2001 908 1 2 41 1 n/a n/a 0 953
2002 963 0 2 64 2 n/a n/a 0 1031
2003 963 0 2 64 2 n/a n/a 0 1031
2004 999 2 1 72 1 n/a n/a 0 1075
2005 1069 2 2 86 2 n/a n/a 3 1164
2006 1065 0 1 103 1 n/a n/a 2 1172
2007 1070 1 1 110 1 n/a n/a 6 1189
2008 1077 1 2 121 1 n/a n/a 8 1210
2009 1063 1 1 126 1 n/a n/a 10 1202
2010 1070 0 4 135 1 0 6 0 1216
2011 1046 3 7 169 0 0 10 0 1235
2012 1011 4 5 188 1 0 10 0 1219
2013 992 4 8 205 3 0 12 0 1224
2014 967 4 5 236 2 0 19 0 1233
2015 951 6 6 237 1 0 9 0 1210
2016 954 4 5 241 0 1 12 0 1217
2017 943 5 4 266 1 1 11 0 1231
2018 879 6 4 282 1 0 10 0 1182
2019 896 5 4 317 0 0 11 0 1233
2020 837 4 2 337 1 0 10 0 1191
2021 830 4 6 334 0 0 10 0 1184
2022 826 3 4 361 0 0 14 0 1208
2023 782 4 8 366 0 0 14 0 1174

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilmer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 42.0 20.7 5.2
1991 718 43.0 16.6 8.5
1992 726 43.0 16.8 10.2
1993 72 39.0 1.8 94.4
1994 759 43.4 17.5 17.9
1995 794 48.0 16.5 21.2
1996 794 48.0 16.5 21.2
1997 800 49.8 16.1 22.9
1998 823 51.2 16.1 89.7
1999 891 57.1 15.6 20.3
2000 922 52.4 17.6 23.8
2001 953 55.2 17.3 25.8
2002 1031 70.5 14.6 36.6
2003 1031 70.5 14.6 36.6
2004 1075 70.2 15.3 43.3
2005 1164 74.7 15.6 39
2006 1172 78.2 15.0 40.3
2007 1189 78.2 15.2 41.4
2008 1210 85.6 14.1 43.2
2009 1202 84.5 14.2 49.7
2010 1216 85.0 14.3 48.7
2011 1235 77.7 15.8 57.4
2012 1219 64.3 18.9 66.8
2013 1224 69.2 17.6 62.9
2014 1233 70.8 17.4 65.9
2015 1210 67.0 18.0 59.5
2016 1217 66.0 18.4 57.1
2017 1231 68.7 17.9 55.3
2018 1182 67.1 17.6 56.3
2019 1233 70.4 17.5 51
2020 1191 72.2 16.4 56.5
2021 1184 70.3 16.8 49.4
2022 1208 72.6 16.6 n/a
2023 1174 73.3 16.0 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilmer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 42.0 20.7 5.2
1991 718 43.0 16.6 8.5
1992 726 43.0 16.8 10.2
1993 72 39.0 1.8 94.4
1994 759 43.4 17.5 17.9
1995 794 48.0 16.5 21.2
1996 794 48.0 16.5 21.2
1997 800 49.8 16.1 22.9
1998 823 51.2 16.1 89.7
1999 891 57.1 15.6 20.3
2000 922 52.4 17.6 23.8
2001 953 55.2 17.3 25.8
2002 1031 70.5 14.6 36.6
2003 1031 70.5 14.6 36.6
2004 1075 70.2 15.3 43.3
2005 1164 74.7 15.6 39
2006 1172 78.2 15.0 40.3
2007 1189 78.2 15.2 41.4
2008 1210 85.6 14.1 43.2
2009 1202 84.5 14.2 49.7
2010 1216 85.0 14.3 48.7
2011 1235 77.7 15.8 57.4
2012 1219 64.3 18.9 66.8
2013 1224 69.2 17.6 62.9
2014 1233 70.8 17.4 65.9
2015 1210 67.0 18.0 59.5
2016 1217 66.0 18.4 57.1
2017 1231 68.7 17.9 55.3
2018 1182 67.1 17.6 56.3
2019 1233 70.4 17.5 51
2020 1191 72.2 16.4 56.5
2021 1184 70.3 16.8 49.4
2022 1208 72.6 16.6 n/a
2023 1174 73.3 16.0 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilmer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $389 (4.6%) $8,002 (95.4%) $8,391
2018 $410 (4.6%) $8,546 (95.4%) $8,957
2019 $513 (5.5%) $8,795 (94.5%) $9,308

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilmer High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 438 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 442 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gilmer High School)30.939.2
 8.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gilmer County)30.939.2
 8.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gilmer High School)24.320.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gilmer County)36.629.2
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Gilmer High School)38.143.8
 5.7%
   End of Course Biology (Gilmer County)38.143.8
 5.7%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Gilmer High School)4644.6
 1.4%
   End of Course United States History (Gilmer County)4644.6
 1.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12331174
 4.8%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic317366
 15.5%
Pacific Islander00
White896782
 12.7%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%51.4%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmer High School

Gilmer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Ellijay Elementary School
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Middle : Clear Creek Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,174 students attended Gilmer High School.

Students at Gilmer High School are 67% White, 31% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Gilmer High School ranks 191st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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