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Clear Creek Middle School

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Clear Creek Middle School ranks 123 rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Clear Creek Middle School in Ellijay, GA, serves 904 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Gilmer County school district, which itself holds a 4-star rating. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating and has climbed from the 70th to the 79th percentile in statewide rankings over the past seven years, now placing 123rd out of 578 Georgia middle schools.

Clear Creek’s standout strength is mathematics. In Algebra I, 90% of tested students scored proficient or better—nearly double the state average of 48.1%—and the school has posted results above 87% for four consecutive years. Eighth-grade math proficiency (61.4%) also outpaces the state by 15 points, and science scores are similarly impressive, with 48.6% proficient versus 29.7% statewide. The school also excels at keeping students in class: chronic absenteeism has dropped from 18.4% to 11.4% over four years, well below the district (14.3%) and state (17.7%) rates. Notably, Clear Creek achieves these results while spending about $1,200–$1,500 less per student than nearby Fannin County Middle School and Pickens County Junior High School, both of which rank significantly lower overall (348th and 301st, respectively).

While math and science are clear strengths, English Language Arts (ELA) scores for 2025-2026 have not yet been released; historical data shows ELA performance has hovered near state averages. Social studies has improved, reaching 45.2% proficiency in 2025-2026, about 5 points above the state. The school also serves Hispanic students particularly well, ranking in the 78th percentile for that group. For parents comparing options in North Georgia, Clear Creek stands out as a high-efficiency, high-achieving school, especially for families prioritizing STEM education and consistent attendance.

904

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,996

Per pupil spending ?

50.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536

(706) 276-5150

District: Gilmer County

Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gilmer High School

Feeder schools for Clear Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Clear Creek Elementary School
	Ellijay Elementary School
	Mountain View Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

35.0%

Asian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (52% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg51%

Georgia avg42%

123^rd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 201Gilmer County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	123 of 578	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	147 of 585	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	148 of 578	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	65.6	168 of 569	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	146 of 558	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	144 of 542	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	170 of 559	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.1	136 of 543	75.0%	★★★★☆
2017	58.7	197 of 539	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.7	182 of 545	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.6	152 of 537	71.7%	★★★★☆
2014	57.0	263 of 521	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.3	212 of 527	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.5	209 of 508	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.3	244 of 504	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.4	198 of 494	59.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	79 of 166	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	67 of 199	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	67 of 200	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	84 of 166	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.6	61 of 157	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	127 of 550	76.9%	★★★★☆
2025	73.3	122 of 567	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	115 of 558	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	155 of 553	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	111 of 544	79.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	81 of 374	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	60.5	128 of 400	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	104 of 381	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	45.0	187 of 380	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	149 of 367	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	118 of 550	78.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.2	150 of 569	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	169 of 561	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	178 of 559	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	164 of 553	70.3%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	55.3	67 of 157	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.7	160 of 425	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.4	107 of 442	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	102 of 437	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	62.2	99 of 429	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	111 of 431	74.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	184 of 404	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.3	190 of 415	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	194 of 417	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.8	199 of 429	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	164 of 425	61.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)79th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)77th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)62nd percentile-16 vs school

Migrant (2023)57th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-24 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)52nd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I90%+42 vs state

Mathematics53%+10 vs state

Science49%+19 vs state

Social Studies45%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	346 Clear Creek School Dr	Ellijay	30536	Gilmer County	Gilmer County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 276-5150	904	60	15.1	50.8%	567 (62.7%)	6 (0.7%)	316 (35.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	76.1	123^rd of 578 public middle schools	78.7%		70.6	147^th of 585 public middle schools	74.9%	24	90.0		44.5	55.4	61.4		48.6	45.2		$12,996	$495	$12,501
Jasper Middle School	Public	5-6	158 Stegall Dr	Jasper	30143	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 253-1730	573	44	13.0	61.3%	513 (89.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)								(n/a)		42.0	47.0			38.6				$14,187	$666	$13,521
Pickens County Junior High School	Public	7-8	1802 Refuge Rd	Jasper	30143	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 253-1830	638	43	15.0	58.3%	567 (88.9%)	4 (0.6%)	45 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	43.8	301^st of 578 public middle schools	47.9%		32.4	390^th of 585 public middle schools	33.3%	89	96.2			40.4	40.8		21.7	26.5	74.2	$14,271	$694	$13,577
Fannin County Middle School	Public	6-8	4560 Old Highway 76	Blue Ridge	30513	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 632-6100	638	51	12.4	90.6%	561 (87.9%)	4 (0.6%)	53 (8.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	36.8	348^th of 578 public middle schools	39.8%		55.6	235^th of 585 public middle schools	59.8%	113	96.4		30.3	36.5	43.4		15.5	19.3	56.6	$14,494	$501	$13,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Creek Middle School

What district is Clear Creek Middle School in?

Gilmer County

Is Clear Creek Middle School a good school?

Clear Creek Middle School ranks 123^rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Clear Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clear Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Gilmer High School

How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 904 students attended Clear Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Creek Middle School?

Students at Clear Creek Middle School are 63% White, 35% Hispanic.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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