Gilmer High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 1140
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 592:1
Certified Teachers: 87%
Community Reviews
13 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
7/10
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Gilmer High School
I have 3 graduates, one sophomore, and two more on their way to this high school. I will happily debate anyone with a negative review of this high school. This is a good school, with good staff, and in a good town. This school like any other gives any student what they work for. Their band program f
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Posted by a parent on 7/3/2023
What a shame on the negative reviews. I would submit that the parents obviously did not even go to the school as my Senior DID get prep for SAT and a ton of advice and a great plan for college. She starts college Fall 2017 on a full ride scholarship- as a parent I took the time to stay informed
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Posted by a parent on 1/13/2017
Do not expect your high schooler to be properly prepared for college at GHS. The teachers and administration are purely interested in students getting passing test scores. There is no college prep, SAT prep, building of good study habits. It amazes me how many students graduate from GHS without lear
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Posted by a community member on 12/26/2015
I feel like GHS has really been headed in the right direction for the past two years. The teachers and students really seem to have a common goal and are working to be the best they can be. Classes are more structured and the student body really seems to understand what is expected of them.
Posted by a parent on 9/15/2014
I went to gilmer for only 1 year (freshman) then went to private schools. For elementary and middle school I went to a private school. And the change was crazy. This school is a bully magnet. And the teachers are only rated 3 out of 10. I really didn't like going to gilmer and I really couldn't wait
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Posted by a community member on 6/28/2014

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Ellijay schools - Gilmer High School is located at 408 Bobcat Trail, Ellijay GA 30540. Gilmer High School is in the Gilmer County School District. Gilmer High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.

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