Summary:
Zip code 30536 in Ellijay, Georgia, is served by two schools within the Gilmer County School District: Clear Creek Middle School (grades 6-8) and Clear Creek Elementary School (grades PK-5), together educating roughly 1,479 students in a district rated 4 stars and ranked 61st out of 201 in Georgia.
Clear Creek Middle School is the clear standout, climbing to 123rd among Georgia middle schools (79th percentile) with a 4-star rating. Its Algebra I results are extraordinary—90% of students scored proficient or above, compared to 48.1% statewide—and math proficiency exceeds state averages at every grade level, with 8th grade hitting 61.4% versus 46.3% statewide. Science is another strength: 48.6% proficiency in 8th grade science versus 29.7% statewide. The school also posts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% (state: 17.7%). Clear Creek Elementary School is more consistent than flashy, maintaining a 3-4 star rating and ranking in the 69th-74th percentile. Its 5th grade ELA proficiency is a bright spot at 59% (state: 43%), and all three elementary grade levels exceed state math averages, led by 4th grade at 57% (state: 50.1%). The elementary school also keeps chronic absenteeism low at 12.0%.
Both schools share notable advantages: chronic absenteeism is roughly 6 points below the state average despite about half of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and science performance is strong across both campuses, suggesting a well-aligned curriculum. The middle school achieves its results with lower per-student spending ($12,996) than the elementary school ($15,212). Areas to watch include a significant 8-point drop in 8th grade social studies (53.2% to 45.2%) and 3rd grade ELA lagging at 31% (state: 34.9%), though the elementary school shows a strong upward ELA trajectory from 3rd to 5th grade. Overall, families in this zip code have access to solid, above-average educational options, with the middle school particularly excelling in math and science.
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