Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Georgia, USA

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School prepares students for college, careers, and a lifetime of leadership and service. Set in a beautiful mountain environment, the school focuses on character, intellect, and spiritual growth. It values diversity and educational accessibility, offering nationally ranked arts and athletics programs. Unique opportunities include Applied Learning, Nationbuilders, Circus Performance, Competitive Dance, and an Outdoor Program. The school also hosts a variety of clubs, such as Nationbuilders, Model UN, Environmental Science, and STEAM (Design and Engineering).

We graduate around 100 seniors yearly, with 50% admitted to the top 50 universities in 2023. Our Upper School represents over 50 nationalities and 16 U.S. states, with 65% international students.

 

 
Grades: Pre K–12
Number of students: 415
Teacher-student ratio: 1 : 8
Year of foundation: 1903
Type of campus: rural
Summer School: no
Lenght of stay: semester and more
https://www.rabungap.org//

About campus

Rabun Gap is a picturesque campus located in the Appalachian Mountains, centrally positioned between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC. Home to around 700 students from across the globe, the 1,400-acre campus offers plenty of outdoor spaces, including an on-campus lake, climbing tower, and cross-country trails. The school fosters leadership and global citizenship, preparing students for college and beyond. With newly renovated facilities like Hodgson Hall, a dining hall serving made-from-scratch meals, and a state-of-the-art Art and Technology building, the campus also boasts impressive athletic facilities, including a football stadium, tennis courts, and a new pickleball and beach volleyball area opening in 2024.

Interesting facts

Strongest academic programs

  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Strongest art programs

  • Circus Arts (Cirque)
  • Dance
  • Visual Arts

Strongest athletic programs

  • Boys and Girls Soccer
  • American Football
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Girls Volleyball

Graduates have been accepted to these universities

New York University

Boston University

University of California, Berkeley

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Georgia Institute of Technology