For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,110 students in Gilmer County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 282 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gilmer County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, GA are Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Clear Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, GA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmer County?
5 public schools are located in Gilmer County.
What percentage of students in Gilmer County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gilmer County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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