Total enrollment
4,124
+13 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Gilmer County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public education in Gilmer County reaches 4,124 students across 5 schools. Gilmer County Public Schools is the largest district at 4,124 students. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Gilmer County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gilmer County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.7% | #50 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,124 | #68 of 137 | #1,509 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #92 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #97 of 137 | #1,654 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.5% | #119 of 137 | #1,496 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.4% | #103 of 137 | #1,131 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
32,426
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
4,124
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,499
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
2,004 students
Middle
1
904 students
High
1
1,216 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gilmer County Public Schools
4,124 students · 1 district in Gilmer County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gilmer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
50
18.3% under 18
Test scores in Gilmer County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Clear Creek Elementary School· 46.4%
- Clear Creek Middle School· 41.5%
- Mountain View Elementary· 35.2%
- Ellijay Elementary School· 29.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Ellijay | High | 09-12 | 1,216 | · |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Ellijay | Middle | 06-08 | 904 | · |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Ellijay | Elementary | PK-05 | 761 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary | Ellijay | Elementary | PK-05 | 668 | · |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Ellijay | Elementary | PK-05 | 575 | · |
Cities in Gilmer County
About Gilmer County
Across the small Georgia county of Gilmer County of about 32,426 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 4,124 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,499, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 19% higher than the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Gilmer County is made up of 3 elementary schools (2,004 students), 1 middle school (904), and 1 high school (1,216).
Gilmer County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,124 students across Gilmer County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 4,111 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,124 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Gilmer County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data