Fannin County High School

Fannin County High School is a public high school located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 886 students. The school is part of the Fannin County School District, which is ranked 76th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fannin County High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 93.0% over the past few years, which is a notable strength compared to the state average. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with the school performing above the state average in some subjects, such as Algebra I and Biology, but lagging behind in others, like American Literature and Composition and United States History. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.22% to 59.93% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state average.

Interestingly, Gilmer High School, located approximately 15 miles from Fannin County High School, serves a larger student population of 1,238 students. While both schools have similar 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, Gilmer High School has slightly lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.7, compared to Fannin County High School's 14.6. Additionally, Fannin County High School's statewide ranking and star rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by various factors, and it could benefit from a more consistent and targeted approach to improving student outcomes.