Gilmer High School

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Gilmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
408 Bobcat Trl,  Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County Schools
3.4
2.9
1,216 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Hathaway
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
592:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
63.2%
Hispanic
33.9%

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 270 Students
University of Georgia 198 Students
Kennesaw State University 176 Students
Dalton State College 119 Students
Georgia State University 114 Students
Berry College 102 Students
Emory University 75 Students
Georgia Southern University 66 Students
Columbus State University 53 Students
Young Harris College 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 70 Students
Biology 68 Students
Business 62 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Education 33 Students
Early Childhood Education 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Music Teacher Education 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 164 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/11/2026
Through my years are Gilmer High School I've been very impressed. Over the last few years we've upgraded our facilities cleaned up the buildings, have a nice stadium, and changed the food for better nutrition. This matters to students, I know because I'm a three sport athlete and enjoy the new luxury's. Gilmer Highs teachers and academics are also strong. Overall I'm very happy to graduate from GHS and proud of the school culture.
1.0 Junior
11/16/2025
The school might actually be one of the worst schools ever they do not take accountability for their students and they skip right by bullying the beginning of this year my father died and I was bringing in excuses from the hospital and from hospice and they said they couldn't take them and they charged me with truancy, even though I continued to bring in excuse's and one of the teachers told me that being at school, and that school was more important than being with my father while he was dying
5.0 Parent
9/22/2024
Great and I appreciate the admin and teachers. The children are safe and supported in their classes. The teachers are educated and knowledgeable of the content they teach. I feel children are ready for college or trade school when they graduate high school.
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. 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 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $474,609. Learn more about what Ellijay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gilmer High School.

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