Summary:
The 26351 zip code area is home to two schools - Gilmer County High School and Gilmer County Elementary School, both part of the Gilmer County Schools district. Based on the available data, Gilmer County High School appears to be the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking, stronger test scores, and a relatively high graduation rate of 92.5%.
In contrast, Gilmer County Elementary School has more average performance, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores closer to the state averages. The high school also spends more per student ($15,180) compared to the elementary school ($12,991), and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 9.0. These differences in resources and class sizes may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.
While Gilmer County High School has shown some inconsistency in its ratings over the past few years, it currently holds a 4-star rating and outperforms the state average in 11th grade English Language Arts. The elementary school, on the other hand, has mixed results, with some grade levels scoring above the state average in Math and ELA, and others scoring below. This suggests potential opportunities for improvement, particularly in math performance at the elementary level.
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