Gilmer County School District, Georgia

Gilmer County School District is a unified school district in Gilmer County, Georgia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 32,426 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 426 sq mi (1,104 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
32,426
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Gilmer County
Land area
426 sq mi (1,104 km²)
Median household income
$74,499 ± $5,480
Median home value
$314,000 ± $23,715
Water area
4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²)
State
Georgia
Census code (GEOID)
1302340
Coordinates (central point)
34.690522, -84.454812

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Gilmer County School District, largest first

  1. Ellijay (city)1,927 people
  2. East Ellijay (city)488 people
  3. Cherry Log (CDP)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fannin County School District15 mi northeast
  2. Pickens County School District16 mi south
  3. Murray County School District18 mi northwest
  4. Dawson County School District23 mi southeast
  5. Gordon County School District27 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Gilmer County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Gilmer County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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