Best Schools in Ellijay, NC
Ellijay, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,531 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, 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, NC
The top high schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellijay, NC
The top middle schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Mountain View Intermediate
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellijay, NC
The top elementary schools in Ellijay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Franklin Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellijay, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellijay, NC has a total population of 608 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellijay, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellijay, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellijay, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellijay, NC
How many schools are in Ellijay, NC?
Ellijay, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,531 students in total.
How do schools in Ellijay perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ellijay score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, 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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