The Gilmer County School District consists of three K-5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. Schools are zoned as follows:
- Gilmer High School - all students county-wide.
- Clear Creek Middle School - all students county-wide.
- Mountain View Elementary School - students west of Hwy 515 and south of Hwy 282 (area in yellow).
- Ellijay Elementary School - students west of Hwy 515 and north of Hwy 282 (area in blue).
- Clear Creek Elementary School - students east of Hwy 515 (area in red).