For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 884 students in Ellijay, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ellijay, GA is Clear Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellijay, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellijay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellijay, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ellijay, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
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
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
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 middle schools in Ellijay, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellijay, GA include Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellijay?
1 public middle schools are located in Ellijay.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellijay?
Ellijay public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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