Summary:
The Gilmer Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Gilmer High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 895 students. The district is ranked in the top quartile of Texas school districts, holding a 4-star rating, and the school itself has consistently earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, demonstrating stable, high-level academic performance.
Gilmer High School stands out for its ability to achieve above-average academic results despite significant economic challenges, with over 60% of its students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school outperforms the state average in every core subject tested, including Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate was 73.18% compared to the state average of 54.03%. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, which likely supports individualized attention and contributes to its strong outcomes.
While the school's performance is strong overall, there are areas to monitor. Its state percentile ranking has seen a slight dip, from the 75th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026, with corresponding declines in proficiency rates for Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, English Language Arts is a relative weakness; while the school still beats the state average, the margin is narrow—for instance, English II Reading proficiency was 61.2% versus the state's 59.88% in 2025-2026. The graduation rate stands at 89.3%, with a dropout rate of 2.2%, and spending per student is $15,062.
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