Summary:
Clear Creek Middle School is the sole middle school in Gilmer County, serving grades 6-8 in Ellijay with an enrollment of 904 students. This school consistently outperforms state averages across most subjects and has shown a strong upward trajectory in its state ranking, improving from 148th to 123rd out of roughly 580 Georgia middle schools over the past three years while maintaining a 4-star rating.
The school's most remarkable strength is its Algebra I End of Course performance, with a 90% proficiency rate in 2025-2026—nearly 42 percentage points above the state average of 48.1%. Eighth-grade science is another standout area, with 48.6% proficiency compared to just 29.7% statewide. Mathematics scores are also consistently strong, with 8th grade proficiency at 61.4% versus 46.3% statewide, and the school showed year-over-year gains in every math category. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is notably lower than both the district (14.3%) and state (17.7%) averages, despite over half of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $12,996, the school appears well-resourced for its size.
While the school excels in math and science, its English Language Arts performance in 2024-2025 was more modest—roughly at par with state averages—and 2025-2026 ELA results have not yet been released. Social Studies proficiency dropped from 53.2% to 45.2% year-over-year, though it still exceeds the state average. Since Clear Creek is the only middle school in the county, its scores are identical to district figures. Overall, this is a school on the rise, with improving rankings, exceptional advanced math outcomes, and strong science instruction, making it a solid choice for families in the Ellijay area.
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