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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.

7-year change in Rabun County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,257
+6 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 79%
% Hispanic
19%
was 18%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,257
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
White
87%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
76%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in Rabun County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rabun County Elementary SchoolTigerElementary03-06662·
Rabun County High SchoolTigerHigh09-12647·
Rabun County Primary SchoolTigerElementaryPK-02607·
Rabun County Middle SchoolTigerMiddle07-08341·

Cities in Rabun County

Tiger4 schools

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rabun County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,251 students to 2,257. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 79% to 76%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rabun County?
Rabun County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,257 students.
How many high schools are in Rabun County?
Rabun County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 647 students.
How many middle schools are in Rabun County?
Rabun County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 341 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rabun County?
Rabun County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,269 students.
What is the largest school district in Rabun County?
Rabun County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rabun County, serving approximately 2,257 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Rabun County?
Rabun County, Georgia has a population of approximately 17,312, with a median age of 50. About 16.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rabun County?
Median household income in Rabun County is $67,493, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rabun County?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Rabun County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rabun County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.6% of students in Rabun County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rabun County schools?
Across Rabun County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data