Best Public High Schools in Ellijay, GA (2025-26)

Best Ellijay Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gilmer High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
:

Top 50%

408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5080

Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ellijay, Georgia

Ellijay, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Gilmer Middle School (Closed 2020)

1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030

Gr: 5-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007

Oakland Elementary School (Closed 2012)

8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040

Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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).