Gilmer High School

Gilmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
408 Bobcat Trl,  Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County Schools
3.4
2.9
1,238 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Hathaway
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
592:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
66.6%
Hispanic
31.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Georgia 255 Students
University of Georgia 192 Students
Kennesaw State University 162 Students
Georgia State University 120 Students
Dalton State College 117 Students
Berry College 97 Students
Emory University 74 Students
Columbus State University 53 Students
Georgia Southern University 51 Students
Mercer University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 67 Students
Biology 64 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Early Childhood Education 32 Students
Education 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 175 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
The best part is feeling included, and for the worst part I'd have to put two. The first being that the buildings aren't sealed off, therefore, bugs can get in. The second being that the food is gross and not good for any child. I would like for the food to change as well as the bug problem.
5.0 Senior
2/20/2023
Amazing counselors and clubs. Great sports teams, arts, and extracurriculars. Great time thus far and almost done.
4.0 Senior
2/17/2023
Some of the teachers arent the best but when finding the right teacher education here is amazing. Rules arent too stricked which can cause many problems but overall education is taught well at this school.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/3/2023
I have 3 graduates, one sophomore, and two more on their way to this high school. I will happily debate anyone with a negative review of this high school. This is a good school, with good staff, and in a good town. This school like any other gives any student what they work for. Their band program f...
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5.0 parent
1/14/2017
What a shame on the negative reviews. I would submit that the parents obviously did not even go to the school as my Senior DID get prep for SAT and a ton of advice and a great plan for college. She starts college Fall 2017 on a full ride scholarship- as a parent I took the time to stay informed and...
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2.0 other
12/27/2015
Do not expect your high schooler to be properly prepared for college at GHS. The teachers and administration are purely interested in students getting passing test scores. There is no college prep, SAT prep, building of good study habits. It amazes me how many students graduate from GHS without lear...
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4.0 parent
9/15/2014
I feel like GHS has really been headed in the right direction for the past two years. The teachers and students really seem to have a common goal and are working to be the best they can be. Classes are more structured and the student body really seems to understand what is expected of them.
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Gilmer High School

Gilmer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ellijay, GA, in the Ellijay neighborhood, and is served by the Gilmer County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,238 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Gilmer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $473,464. Learn more about what Ellijay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gilmer High School.

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