For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 884 students in Gilmer County, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Gilmer County, GA is Clear Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, 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 Gilmer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Gilmer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Gilmer County 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 middle schools in Gilmer County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gilmer County, GA include Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gilmer County?
1 public middle schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County 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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