Total enrollment
2,257
+77 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Rabun County
Georgia · Public K-12
Rabun County's public schools total 4 across the county, with enrollment of about 2,257 and Rabun County Public Schools the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Rabun County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rabun County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.5% | #14 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,257 | #106 of 137 | #2,096 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #119 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #6 of 137 | #573 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 89.6% | #70 of 137 | #288 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.6% | #122 of 137 | #1,527 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
17,312
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,257
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,493
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,269 students
Middle
1
341 students
High
1
647 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rabun County Public Schools
2,257 students · 1 district in Rabun County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rabun 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+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
50
16.2% under 18
Test scores in Rabun County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Rabun County Elementary School· 40.5%
- Rabun County Middle School· 40.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County Elementary School | Tiger | Elementary | 03-06 | 662 | · |
| Rabun County High School | Tiger | High | 09-12 | 647 | · |
| Rabun County Primary School | Tiger | Elementary | PK-02 | 607 | · |
| Rabun County Middle School | Tiger | Middle | 07-08 | 341 | · |
Cities in Rabun County
About Rabun County
Across the low-population Georgia county of Rabun County of about 17,312 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 2,257 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,493, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 8% noticeably above the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Rabun County spans 2 elementary schools (1,269 students), 1 middle school (341), and 1 high school (647).
Rabun County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,257 students across Rabun County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rabun County has expanded 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,180 students to 2,257.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rabun County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data