Gilmer Independent School District
Gilmer Independent School District is a 4A public school district based in Gilmer, in the U.S. state of Texas.
| Gilmer Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States of America | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Rick Albritton |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 2401 |
| Teachers | 220 |
| Staff | 70 |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 4A |
| District mascot | Buckeyes |
| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Other information | |
| Website | www.gilmerisd.org |
Gilmer High School
The district is located in central Upshur County and extends into a small portion of southern Camp County.
In 2022, the school district was rated "A (90 out of 100 score)" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
Gilmer ISD operates four schools:
- Gilmer High School (Grades 9-12)
- Gilmer-Bruce Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
- Gilmer Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
- Gilmer Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
History
Like other Texas school districts, Gilmer ISD formerly separated children into different schools on the basis of race. The district, in 1965, established a plan to racially integrate.[2]
Notable alumni
- Kris Boyd, NFL player
- Curtis Brown, former NFL player
- Manuel Johnson, former NFL player
- Blake Lynch, NFL player
- Kenneth Pettway, former NFL player
- David Snow, former NFL player
Athletics
The Gilmer Buckeyes compete in the following sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis and Volleyball
State Titles
- Football -
- 2004(3A/D2), 2009(3A/D1), 2014(4A/D2)
- Boys Track & Field -
- 2015(4A), 2023(4A)
State Finalists
- Football -
- 1981(3A), 2007(3A/D1), 2012(3A/D2), 2020(4A/D2), 2021(4A/D2)
References
- "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- "Desegregation Plan Is Adopted In Gilmer". The Shreveport Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. 1965-05-15. p. 4A. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
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