Fannin County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Fannin County

Fannin County Schools is a rural Georgia district serving pre-K through grade 12 students across five school buildings, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grades. The district stretches across multiple small towns in the county's mountain region, including Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Epworth, McCaysville, Morganton, and other communities. Housing values across the county are moderate, with communities like Blue Ridge commanding somewhat higher prices while other areas remain more affordable; the median home value is below the state benchmark. The unemployment rate sits near national levels, and median household income is close to the national average.

Academically, the district faces a challenging testing profile. In elementary grades, proficiency in English language arts ranges from around one-third in grade 3 to just under two-fifths by grade 4 and 5. Mathematics proficiency in the primary grades sits below half, with grade 3 notably low and grade 5 declining further. Middle school sees modest recovery, with grade 8 math proficiency reaching just above half and ELA proficiency in the low 40s. Science proficiency at grade 5 exceeds one-third, but grade 8 science performance drops sharply, sitting well below proficiency for most students. Grade 8 social studies proficiency is similarly low. These results suggest the district will benefit from observing whether recent curriculum changes gain traction.

The district has made three material changes in recent years that parents should know about. First, it secured Cognia accreditation in early 2026, a nationally recognized quality credential. Second, it has implemented Bookworms Reading and Writing curriculum paired with Think SRSD writing strategies across grades K-5, a direct shift in how elementary literacy is delivered. Third, a sustained capital investment program funded by local sales tax (ESPLOST) is actively expanding facilities. Most visible is a new athletic complex at the high school that broke ground in late 2024, along with ongoing STEM and science improvements at the middle school. These changes amount to a district investing in both instructional content and the physical day-to-day learning environment.

Enrollment data was provided, but free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates and special education and English learner identification rates were not available, making it harder to assess economic diversity or specialized population support. Graduation rate data was also not available; a parent interested in high school outcomes would want to ask the district directly about completion and post-secondary pathways.

The district sits alone in its county, so no peer comparison to other county districts is possible. Among the state's districts broadly, Fannin County's proficiency results place it below the midpoint. For a family considering the district, the combination of modest testing outcomes, intentional curriculum reform, and active infrastructure investment suggests a district in transition, with near-term literacy gains possible but science and social studies performance needing attention. The small-district, rural character offers close-knit community schools; whether that environment and the recent improvements move student performance meaningfully will become clearer over the next two to three years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,820

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 1%

White 90%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Fannin County Middle School

West Fannin Elementary School

East Fannin Elementary School

Fannin County High School

Blue Ridge Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

48%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

31%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

44%

Grade 5

23%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

34%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$477,493

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$331K to $518K

vs. state typical1.43x

vs. national typical1.30x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
30513	Blue Ridge	$518K	-0.2%	36.5%
30541	Epworth	$435K	+0.6%	19.1%
30560	Morganton	$493K	+0.1%	16.4%
30559	Mineral Bluff	$514K	+1.7%	13.0%
30572	Suches	$365K	+2.0%	8.4%
30522	Cherrylog	$490K	-1.9%	3.2%
30555	McCaysville	$331K	+1.7%	2.9%
30512	Blairsville	$383K	-0.4%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,409/mo

Home price / national median income5.7x

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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