For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,238 students in Ellijay, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Ellijay, GA is Gilmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellijay, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ellijay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Ellijay, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilmer High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ellijay, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Ellijay, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Grades: 5-6
| 675 students
Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellijay, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellijay, GA include Gilmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellijay?
1 public high schools are located in Ellijay.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellijay?
Ellijay public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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