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Gilmer High School

Gilmer ISD · Upshur County · 850 BUFFALO, Gilmer, TX 75644

(903)841-7500

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8/10
#295
Rank 295 out of 1,276
Top 23%
English Language Arts6/10 · #593 · 57th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #96 · 93rd percentile
Science8/10 · #299 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Gilmer High School sits in the heart of East Texas, where Friday night football is practically a religion and the tight-knit community rallies hard around its kids. The school punches well above its size in math, landing in the 93rd percentile statewide — a real standout for families who want rigorous STEM preparation without leaving their hometown roots behind. Gilmer itself has that classic small-town Texas feel — pine trees, local diners, and neighbors who know your name — making it a solid fit for families who value both academic opportunity and a grounded, community-first upbringing.

Student Demographics

505 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
281 (56%)
Hispanic
126 (25%)
African American
51 (10%)
Other
47 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners52 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged391 (77%)
Students with Disabilities60 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

857
Enrollment
69.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.1
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

89.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
15.2%
AP Participation
of students
124
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1054 · 34th percentile

9 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found