How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gilmer County | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ellijay, Georgia | Jasper, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 4,113 | 4,124 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gilmer County | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,062 | $14,714 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| State Revenue | 35.7% | 36.3% |
| Local Revenue | 48.1% | 50.4% |
Gilmer County
Federal State Local
Pickens County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gilmer County | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 88.3% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 45.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gilmer County | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 571:1 | 487.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | 26.0% |
School Types
Gilmer County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Pickens County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.