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Best Schools in Ellijay, GA
Ellijay, GA has 25 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 16,801 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Ellijay don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellijay, GA
The top high schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fannin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
2. Pickens County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students
3. Gilmer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
4. North Murray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
5. Murray County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
6. Dawson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 773 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellijay, GA
The top middle schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Bagley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
3. Dawson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 555 Students
4. Gladden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
5. Fannin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
6. Jasper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 628 Students
7. Pickens County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellijay, GA
The top elementary schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 482 Students
2. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
4. West Fannin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Chatsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
6. Blue Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
7. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
8. Ellijay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
9. Eton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 543 Students
10. Pleasant Hills Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hills Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellijay, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellijay, GA has a total population of 21,951 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellijay, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ellijay, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellijay, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellijay, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ellijay, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellijay, GA
How many schools are in Ellijay, GA?
Ellijay, GA has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 16,801 students in total.
How do schools in Ellijay perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Ellijay score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Ellijay don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellijay?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Ellijay
5 of 5 schools in Ellijay carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Ellijay. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.