- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellijay, GA
Gilmer High School
Federal NCES profile for Gilmer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130234001053
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmer High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ellijay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmer High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA.
School address
District: Gilmer County · Georgia
NCES ID 130234001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Gilmer High School grew from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,238 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 130234001053 · Ellijay, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 16.7:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Middle School (904 students)
Gilmer High School grew from 1,174 students in 2022-23 to 1,238 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gilmer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilmer High School
1,216 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
904 students
- Ellijay Elemen
Ellijay Elementary School
761 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
668 students
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Gilmer High School reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilmer High School compares
Gilmer High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Gilmer High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer County reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilmer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilmer High School
How many students attend Gilmer High School?
Gilmer High School has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellijay, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,238 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer High School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilmer High School?
43.2% of students at Gilmer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmer High School?
The largest demographic group at Gilmer High School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Ellijay, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmer High School?
Gilmer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilmer High School rank among public schools in Ellijay?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellijay on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer County?
Besides Gilmer High School, Gilmer County also operates Clear Creek Middle School (904 students), Ellijay Elementary School (761 students), and Mountain View Elementary (668 students). See the Gilmer County district page for the complete list.