Gilmer High School

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Gilmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
850 Buffalo St,  Gilmer, TX
Gilmer Independent School District
3.8
3.3
895 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Brian Bowman
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
23.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
54.9%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
11%
Two or more races
9.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%

School Rankings

#147 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stephen F. Austin State University 188 Students
Texas A&M University 187 Students
Tyler Junior College 164 Students
Kilgore College 159 Students
University of Texas - Tyler 155 Students
University of Texas - Austin 139 Students
Texas Tech University 109 Students
Texas State University 95 Students
Baylor University 91 Students
Houston Christian University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 70 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Biology 22 Students
Cosmetology 19 Students
Radiologic Technician 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 156 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/26/2025
My experience with Gilmer High School is good. I've enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to be able to attend such a well educated school, with good teachers.
4.0 Senior
6/12/2025
At Gilmer High School it is very diverse because everybody does different things and are involved in different activities that are all year around.
5.0 Senior
2/21/2025
My experience at Gilmer High School was amazing. They offer many different options for students to choose from. The teachers are great and will always push you to do your very best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
2/11/2025
The school has absolutely done nothing about bullying the put a stay away agreement against the kids stating that the kids shall not go near each other and if they do they go to the alternative school in this community and time kids do not care the gifted and special education programs are laugh at...
5.0 teacher
4/27/2019
CHRISTOPHER SHELTON USES CONGRATULATE AT GILMER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 94' AT GILMER HIGH SCHOOL AT GILMER TEXAS
5.0 other
5/15/2018
I have a student at this school currently and I have had students in this school over the past ten years. I have been consistently been pleased with the education my children have received. State test scores at this school have been great over a long period of time. Anyone that would say differently...
5.0 parent
5/3/2018
Wonderful school. Even though the facilities are not great, the staff at Gilmer High School are! My kids thrived in at this school and had much success, thanks to the teachers and administrators over the past couple of years. I highly recommend Gilmer High School to anyone.

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Gilmer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gilmer, TX, in the Gilmer neighborhood, and is served by the Gilmer Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 895 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Gilmer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $234,462. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Heritage Classical School, Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview, St. Mary's Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Gilmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gilmer High School.

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