Gilmer High School
408 Bobcat Trl, Ellijay, GA 30540. 252 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 48.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 48% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.5% of graduates to college. Gilmer High School sends 48.8%, 15 points fewer than expected.
The path from Gilmer
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 33.3%Georgia private college 4.8%Out-of-state college 4%Georgia technical college 6.7%Career credential, working 13.5%Working, not in college 24.6%Not found in Georgia records 13.1%Share of the 252 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Lindsey Wilson College, College of the Canyons, Colorado School of Mines, Dominican University, Rochester Community and Technical College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 36 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 17 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Dalton State College 11 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Chattahoochee Technical College 8 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia Northwestern Technical College 6 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Fannin County High School (15.5 mi, 53.5% to college) · Pickens County High School (16.9 mi, 54.1% to college) · Murray County High School (17.6 mi, 43% to college) · Pleasant Valley Innovative School (17.8 mi, 11.7% to college) · North Murray High School (19.7 mi, 47.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gilmer County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Gilmer | Gilmer County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 48.8% | 48.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,034 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 57.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Gilmer High School graduates go to college?
- 48.8% of the Class of 2024 at Gilmer High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Gilmer High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Gilmer High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Dalton State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Gilmer High School?
- Gilmer High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Gilmer High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 19.1% of Gilmer High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
