Rabun County High School

Rabun County High School in Tiger, GA, serves approximately 647 students in grades 9-12 within the Rabun County district, and it has earned a reputation as one of the top-performing rural high schools in the state, ranking 38th out of 455 high schools statewide with a 5-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results. In the most recent testing cycle, students scored far above state averages in every subject: 70.8% proficiency in U.S. History (compared to 38.5% statewide), 70.1% in Biology (vs. 47.2%), and 63.7% in Algebra I (vs. 48.1%). These aren't one-year flukes—the school has consistently outperformed state averages by wide margins for years. What's especially encouraging is that this success extends across all student groups, including Hispanic students (ranked 30th statewide), Special Education students (41st), and both male and female students, all of whom rank in the top quartile. The graduation rate of 90.9% also beats the state average of 87.2%. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, your child is likely to get more personalized attention than at many larger schools.

Compared to nearby options, Rabun County shines. It outperforms Habersham Central High School in every subject—by nearly 15 points in Biology and U.S. History, and by a staggering 60 points in Algebra I—despite serving fewer than half the students. It also beats Towns County High School in all tested subjects and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.2% vs. 36.2%). While the school has seen a significant rise in students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (from 47.6% to 78.4% in two years), academic performance has not slipped—a testament to strong support systems. The main area to watch is chronic absenteeism, which, while improving, remains slightly above the district average. Overall, this is a school with a remarkable decade-long improvement story and a clear commitment to helping every student succeed.