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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a premier PreK-12 boarding and day school nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. We inspire students to grow in character, intellect, and spirit – prepared for a lifetime of leadership and service.

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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School was founded in 1903 with a bold mission: to provide transformative educational opportunities in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Today, our 1,400 acre campus is a place where students from across the globe come together to learn, grow, and lead. Dive into the exceptional academics, vibrant community, and rich history that make Rabun Gap unique.

Campus

Inspiring place in the mountains

1903

year founded

1,400

Acre mountain campus

685

Students

Academics

Preparing leaders for the future

7:1

student-faculty ratio

20+

Advanced Placement (AP) courses

70%

of teachers hold 
advanced degrees

Arts

Creating bold performers

600

seat theater

50+

years of combined professional
experience in arts faculty

75%

of students are engaged
in the arts program

Athletics

Training champions on and off the field

28

competitive teams

40%

of graduating class
playing at the next level

2024

ESPN debut

Community

Building connections for life

50+

countries represented in student body

80%

of Upper School faculty 
live on campus

2,000+

alumni from around the world

Our Academic Divisions

Lower School

Pre K - Grade 5

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Upper School

Grades 9-12

Engage

As you explore the opportunities at Rabun Gap, you’ll discover a community where students actively engage with learning that extends far beyond the classroom. From signature programs like Circus Arts and Nation Builders to mentorship by distinguished faculty, every experience is designed to inspire growth and creativity. Here, students not only develop their skills—they find their voice and chart their own unique path to success.

Circus Arts

Students soar to new heights in our one-of-a-kind circus program.

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Global Leadership

Empowering scholars to lead with purpose in a diverse, global community.

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global leadership

 

Outdoor Education

Exploring nature builds confidence, leadership, and environmental stewardship through hands-on work.

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outdoor education

 

Premier Dance

Train with Kimmie Gee—Beyoncé’s former dance captain—in our elite dance program.

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dance

 

100%

of students involved in extracurricular activites

Excel

At Rabun Gap, every opportunity to engage is a step toward excellence. Our students leave an indelible mark—earning placements at top universities, competing on national and international stages, and making meaningful contributions in their communities. The journey doesn’t end here; it’s just the beginning of a lifetime of achievement and purpose.

Top 50

U.S. News & World Report colleges accepted
over half of the Class of 2025

Zoe Owens '18

Wellesley College '22

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Zoe found her calling in international law, sparked by global connections made at Rabun Gap.

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Micah Cyrus '04

University of Southern California 

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Micah Cyrus turned talent and mentorship into a thriving Hollywood career, starting on our stage.

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Andrew Skinner '14

UNC-Chapel Hill

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From Appalachian roots to Argentina’s soundscape, Andrew is preserving music that shaped a nation.

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Zoe Ownes '18

Zoe Owens '18 graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from Georgetown University Law Center with a Certificate in WTO and International Trade Studies. During law school, Zoe was a member of the Georgetown Law Global Law Scholars and was one of the organization's Fellows during her final year. She also participated in the Georgetown Law Journal, where she served as an Executive Editor for the Annual Review of Criminal Procedure, and the RISE program.  

She spent her first summer at the United States International Trade Commission, where she helped with antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. During law school, she was also able to gain valuable experience through placements at the Preclusion Project, an organization that assists aid organizations in their compliance with U.S. foreign policy on reproductive rights, and the Responsible Business Conduct Advisory Committee, which provides advice from outside experts to the State Department on developments in the Business and Human Rights space. In her final semester, she participated in the International Economic Law Practicum, a member of the TradeLab clinic network, during which she worked on a team providing a report on customs modernization in the Western Balkans for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program.  

In her second-year summer, she was a Summer Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she worked on international trade, CFIUS, sanctions, and export control matters. She will return to the firm’s National Security Group in September of 2025, where she will continue working on cutting-edge legal developments. 

Zoe graduated from Wellesley College, where she double majored in Political Science and Chinese Language and Culture and studied Russian language. During her time at Rabun Gap, Zoe was active in Cirque, dance, theatre, and Model UN. She also served as a prefect and Gap Guide. 

"Rabun Gap will always hold a special place in my heart for its role in guiding me toward the path that I am on. Going to a school with such a larger presence of international students opened up my eyes beyond Georgia and made me realize that I wanted to do work that touched on the broader world." 
 

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Micah Cyrus '04

From the mountains of Rabun Gap to the heart of Hollywood, Micah Cyrus ’04 lives his dream as a television producer, screenwriter, and director.

After graduating from USC with a degree in Spanish and Cinematic Arts, Micah began his career in international film distribution with Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate across titles like Twilight, The Hunger Games, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. His love for storytelling led him to UCLA’s prestigious Screenwriting program and eventually to the writers’ rooms of hit shows like The Resident (Fox), Step Up: High Water (Starz), All American (The CW), and Enigma Variations (Netflix) where he now serves as a Supervising Producer. 

Micah credits Rabun Gap’s arts program and MADFest, the student talent showcase, for sparking his creative fire. Winning “Best in Show” two years in a row for a student-written scene performance and a music and dance number that both ignited a passion that’s guided his career ever since.

“The arts at Rabun Gap showed me that my stories and voice mattered, and they will ultimately be the conduit to help someone feel seen and connected."

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Andrew Skinner '14

Andrew Skinner ’14 has always been drawn to stories, especially the ones told through music. That passion has taken him from Rabun Gap’s inspiring arts program to Argentina’s cultural epicenter, where he worked to preserve a fading chapter of musical history.

Inspired by Rabun Gap’s global community and vibrant arts program, Andrew developed an early passion for music and meaningful connections. That foundation propelled him to pursue a master of music degree in music production, technology, and innovation from Berklee, and ultimately led to international recognition for his work preserving Argentinian folk music.

In 2021, Andrew was awarded a prestigious Fulbright grant to research and document the lives of musicians from the Nuevo Cancionero movement, a revolutionary style of Argentine folk music known for its poetic lyrics and powerful social messages. Over nine months in Mendoza, he recorded stories, produced podcasts, and collaborated with local artists to celebrate this deeply influential art form.

In 2023, Andrew received a Latin Grammy Foundation grant to continue that work, preserving a treasure trove of unreleased recordings from the iconic Zanessi Studios. Working with studio owner Daniel Zanessi and descendants of the original musicians, he digitized aging tapes and brought forgotten voices back to life.

“Rabun Gap showed me the power of culture, community, and creative expression. This work is a way of giving back, through music, memory, and shared history.”

Rabun Gap Inspires excellence in the arts & athletics.

Cambra Overend '05

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Cambra Overend ‘05 is a Producer on the HBO show Tokyo Vice

Tucker Holloway '22

NCAA
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Tucker Holloway '22 is an All-ACC Team, Virginia Tech

Our alumni excel professionally at the highest levels.

Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah '14

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Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah '14 is a 2x Olympian and Professional Basketball Player

Josh Holtsclaw '02

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Josh Holtsclaw '02 is an Art Director who worked on films like Incredibles and Inside Out.

Come Lead the Way

Your story of success starts here. At Rabun Gap, students don’t just excel—they lead, forging paths that inspire and uplift others. Now it’s your turn to take the first step.

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