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Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School

339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap, GA, 30568-0305 -

School Notes Overview:

As a college preparatory school, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School offers an educational program designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. We offer a program that will both challenge and nurture each student. We encourage natural curiosity, and by example we demonstrate that discovery and learning are lifelong pursuits. RGNS combines its strong academic program, mountain setting, and Presbyterian heritage to inspire young people eager to learn and grow. Living our motto, work, study and worship, our community nurtures and challenges students of diverse backgrounds as they prepare for college and a lifetime of service. ...

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School Overview:

	Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded	1903
County	Rabun County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	357 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	28%	20%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 46 students
	Grade 9 - 56 students
	Grade 10 - 76 students
	Grade 11 - 72 students
	Grade 12 - 61 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	46%
Average Class Size	17
Number of AP Courses	14
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	United States History	Studio Art
	Spanish	Physics
	Modern European History	Environmental Science
	English Literature	English Lanuage
	Chemistry	Calculus B/C
	Calculus A/B	Biology
	Art History	American Government
Average SAT score	585
Average ACT score	25
Classroom dress code	Casual (Polo shirt with logo and khaki pants)
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$33,700
Tuition Notes	2008-2009 Day student tuition is $15,220; boarding student tuition is $33,700; international student fee is an addition $5,150.
% on Financial Aid	69%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$16,465
Acceptance Rate	77%
Head of School	John D. Marshall
Admissions Director	Adele Yermack
Admissions Associate	Amanda Atkinson
Sport
Total Sports Offered	11
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Football
	Golf	Soccer
	Softball	Swimming
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	10
	Extracurriculars
	Bigger Faster Strong	Cirque
	Community Service	Dance
	Drama	Environmental Stewardship Program
	Livestock Show Program	Orchestra
	Outdoor Club	Stage Craft

School Notes:

As a college preparatory school, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School offers an educational program designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. We offer a program that will both challenge and nurture each student. We encourage natural curiosity, and by example we demonstrate that discovery and learning are lifelong pursuits. RGNS combines its strong academic program, mountain setting, and Presbyterian heritage to inspire young people eager to learn and grow. Living our motto, work, study and worship, our community nurtures and challenges students of diverse backgrounds as they prepare for college and a lifetime of service.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

In the News:

Eagles dominate final gridiron game (Clayton Tribune)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 01:24:36 pm
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Eagles inaugural football season ended with a shutout, and the Eagles delivered it. Rabun Gap picked up a 28-0 win in its final game Oct. 22 at home against Christ School of Arden, N.C., to go 4-2 on the year.
HCC women play the numbers game (The Herald-Mail)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 03:37:04 am
The new basketball season is a numbers game for Hagerstown Community College womens coach Marlys Palmer.
RGNS football takes third victory (Clayton Tribune)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 02:39:36 pm
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Eagles middle school football team picked up a 30-8 victory Oct. 15 at the Lakeview Academy Lions to move to 3-2 on the season.
Athletic director receives distinction (The Franklin Press)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 08:29:56 am
When Jason Grove accepted the athletic director position at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in 2003, he had a good idea what he wanted to accomplish. Grove knew athletic directors at a lot of schools are typically the football coach or a driver's education teacher.
New director, new direction for Milton Theatre program (Appen Newspapers)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 05:18:25 am
October 12, 2009 Milton — The Milton High School Theatre Department has rolled out an ambitious performance schedule this year, beginning with "The Arabian Nights" this month and concluding with "Cirque," showcasing famed acrobatic elements in a performance this spring.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30568)	School Zip (30568)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	1,469 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	21%
Population Average Age	39 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$33,986	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	27 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	66% / 34%