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Clear Creek Middle School

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Clear Creek Middle School ranks 147 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 75% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Clear Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Ellijay, Georgia, serving 884 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Gilmer County School District, which is ranked 71 out of 206 districts in the state.

Clear Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the Gilmer County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with a 97.7% proficiency rate in Algebra I compared to 47% for the county and 44.9% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-30% of Georgia middle schools over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite serving a population with a higher socioeconomic need, with 63.14% to 73.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has increased its spending per student from $8,776 in 2016-2017 to $9,673 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in its students' education.

When compared to the nearby Fannin County Middle School, Pickens County Junior High School, and Jasper Middle School, Clear Creek Middle School stands out with its higher academic performance, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may be providing a more robust educational experience for its students. The school's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the years further demonstrate its commitment to excellence in education.

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: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (48% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Georgia median (75th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Georgia avg40%

147^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

71^st of 206Gilmer 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	147 of 584	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	148 of 588	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.6	166 of 577	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	147 of 567	74.1%	★★★★☆
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%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I98%+53 vs state

Social Studies53%+14 vs state

Mathematics52%+10 vs state

Science46%+17 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

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Schools Near Clear Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	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	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%)	70.6	147^th of 584 public middle schools	74.8%		70.7	148^th of 588 public middle schools	74.8%	1	97.7		44.1	39.3	40.5		43.4	51.6	60.1		46.2	53.2	$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)		33.2	30.2			36.9	40.7			40.0			$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%)	32.4	390^th of 584 public middle schools	33.2%		39.6	342^nd of 588 public middle schools	41.8%	48	86.2			31.5	26.0			32.3	31.1		15.5	26.3	$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%)	55.6	235^th of 584 public middle schools	59.8%		46.2	300^th of 588 public middle schools	49.0%	65	88.0		42.9	35.2	41.2		34.4	47.5	53.6		22.5	33.6	$14,494	$501	$13,993

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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 district is Clear Creek Middle School in?

Gilmer County

Is Clear Creek Middle School a good school?

Clear Creek Middle School ranks 147^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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