School Overview
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Overall
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Matriculation
B+
Academics
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Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
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Reviews
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Founded in 1903, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a college-preparatory school serving boarding and day students in grades 6-12. Challenging academics are offered in classes of 16 or fewer students, with honors and Advanced Placement courses available. Located on a 1400-acre campus in the north Georgia mountains only 2 hours from Atlanta, students may also pursue arts, athletic, and outdoor programs. This year's students come from 11 states and 49 countries. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church(USA), the school's motto is, 'Work, Study, Worship'.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$77,300
Enrollment
685
International Students
45%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$55 million
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
12
Boarding %
70
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 4 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| #25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| #27 | University of Southern California | 1 |
| #28 | New York University | 1 |
| #28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| #38 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 5 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
178
Number of tests taken
419
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(23)|
Chinese Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Seminar
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Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Global Awareness Panel
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Chess Club
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Philosophy Club
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Gaming Club
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Environmental Awareness Club
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Bible Club
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Global Awareness Panel
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Chess Club
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Philosophy Club
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Gaming Club
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Environmental Awareness Club
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Bible Club
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Mandarin Club
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Diversity United
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Book Club
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Fishing Club
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Model UN
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Science Olympiad
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Cum Laude Society
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National Art Honor Society
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National Honor Society for Dance
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International Thespian Honor Society
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National Spanish Honor Society
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National French Honor Society
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National Mandarin Honor Society
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Science National Honor Society
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Arts
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Chorus
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Dance
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Performing
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Piano
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Singing
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Film Production
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Chorus
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Dance
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Performing
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Piano
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Singing
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Film Production
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Studio Art
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Visual Arts
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Design
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Tech Theater
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Tell me a bit about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Georgia, US. It was founded 1903 , and currently has about 685 students, 45.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.rabungap.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.rabungap.org.
Does Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School have rigorous academic requirements?
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is offering 23 AP courses.
In recent years, 20 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 20 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.57% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.81% go to top 25, and about 0.95% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
The total fee for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in 2024 is
$77,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@rabungap.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@rabungap.org .
Where is Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School located?
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is located in the State of Georgia of USA.
How popular is Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is among the most popular schools, within top 128 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has been favorited by 221 users.
Also Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has been favorited by 221 users.
How do I complete an application for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s official site: https://www.rabungap.org or call them at 706-746-7720.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s official site: https://www.rabungap.org or call them at 706-746-7720.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
The overall rating for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is A-.
The section ratings of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city steeped in history, playing a key role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta History Center offers insights into the city's past, while the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site honors the iconic leader’s life. In downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, created for the 1996 Olympics, hosts attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. With its mix of history, culture, and modern attractions, Atlanta remains a vibrant hub of southern heritage and progress.
Population (2022)
537,958
Cost of Living
Higher than average 2%
Nearby Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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