Coed boarding and day school PreK-12 in North Georgia with specialized learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a co-ed boarding and day school serving grades PreK–12 in the North Georgia mountains, with explicit Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support. The school enrolls 687 students across three divisions, with an average class size of 15 and 53 full-time teachers (65% holding advanced degrees), creating an environment where students with learning differences receive individualized attention and structured support alongside their peers.
The school offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum including advanced courses in STEM, languages, and humanities, complemented by extensive sports, arts, and extracurricular programs—from dance and drama to rock climbing and e-sports. Boarding students benefit from on-campus residential support and supervision, while day students access the same academic and enrichment resources. The diverse, international student body (38% students of color, students from 50+ countries) fosters cultural awareness and inclusive community engagement.
Tuition ranges from $7,200 (PreK) to $66,800 (international boarding), with 85% of families receiving financial aid averaging $28,000 annually. The school maintains 100% college acceptance and holds memberships in NAIS, TABS, and SACS. Contact admissions director Cortney Dowdle at (706) 746-7720 or visit rabungap.org for more information about enrollment, financial aid, and the school's learning support programs.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students687
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$62,750
Fin. Aid85% receive aid
Est.1903
DeadlineDec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1903 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $62,750 |
| Tuition Notes | Early Learning (PreK3) 7200 Lower School Day Student (Grades PreK-5) $10,500Middle School Day Student (Grades 6-8) $20,700Upper School Day Student (Grades 9-12) $23,400Middle School Domestic Boarding Student (Grades 6-8) $61,500Upper School Domestic Boarding Student (Grades 9-12) $59,200Middle & Upper School International Boarding Student (Grades 6-12) $66,800 |
| Total Students | 687 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Cortney Dowdle |
| Admissions Associate | Sherry Richardson |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 48 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 85 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $28,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 38 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
American GovernmentArtArt HistoryBiologyCalculus A/BCalculus B/CChemistryEnglish LanuageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceFrench LanguageFrench LiteratureModern European HistoryPhysicsSpanish LanguageSpanish LiteratureStudio ArtUnited States HistoryShow More (2)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · E-sports · Football · Golf · Kayaking · Lacrosse · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (4) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Admissions Ambassadors · Book Club · Christian Fellowship · Community Service · Cuilnary Club · Diversity United · Dorm Prefects · Environmental Stewardship Program · French Club · Global Awareness Panel · Intramural Sports · Language Clubs · Outdoor Club · Spanish Club · Student Government Association · Thespian Society · Yearbook · Show More (1) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Chorus · Cirque · Dance · Drama · Orchestra · Technical Theater · Vocal ensemble · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Ultimate Frisbee · Weightlifting |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| School Calendar | www.rabungap.org/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1220 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |