Gillsville: Schools & Education
Gillsville schools: 7 public schools. Banks County High School is the largest at 857 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,083 students.
- ~65 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 65 residents per school. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Banks County, Habersham County, Hall County, Jackson County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1300240, 1302580, 1302610, 1302940 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,083 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 311 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,316 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.7% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lanier Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lanier Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Gainesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (770) 533-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | BANKS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (706) 677-3164 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 226 HIGHWAY 51 SOUTH, HOMER GA 30547 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12