Our Community
The World in Once Place
Students at Rabun Gap have the unique opportunity to interact and form lifelong connections with peers from all walks of life. Our diverse and vibrant campus sets us apart from most independent schools in the United States.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
Students in all divisions regularly come together to share culture and community.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
We observe many holidays and festivals from around the world, like Lunar New Year.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
Students are encouraged to share traditions with their peers.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
Our flag plaza in the center of campus showcases the 50+ countries represented in our student body.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
The Global Awareness Panel organizes events on campus to celebrate our incredible global diversity.
A Global Perspective
With a population that includes students from 50+ countries and 15 states, Rabun Gap is a special place where people come together. We’re empowering a community that embraces our differences and fosters intellectual discovery.
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School gain global perspective through cultural education, both in the classroom and by virtue of being a member of the international community that makes up our vibrant student body. It’s all about preparing our graduates for life outside the idyllic mountain community of Rabun Gap, where they will LEAD THE WAY in college and beyond.
Rabun Gap students come from a variety of cultural and socioeconimic backgrounds.
Rabun Gap Environment
At Rabun Gap, we cultivate a unique and harmonious environment that encourages students to flourish. A fourth-grader spends time with his Reading Buddy from the Bahamas. In an Upper School history class, students from Asia, Europe, The Caribbean, and the mountains of Northeast Georgia discuss the American Revolution. Middle school students have dinner in the dining hall with a faculty member and her family from New York City.
"The diversity of the student body is incredible and really serves to give insight into other backgrounds and cultures. The faculty and staff were great mentors while at the same time they were able to foster real-life relationships with their students."
- Shiloh Aderhold Holley, Class of 2004
"Because of the diversity at Rabun Gap, I learned how to mingle with others and how important diversity is. I learned how to love others without judging them based on skin color, age or nationality."
- Gracec Jiang, Class of 2012
"In each section of my class, there are at least five countries represented by students. There are students from near and far in the United States. Among all of them, there is a wide span of political beliefs and personal ideologies. Despite that, we are able to delve into highly sensitive topics regarding race, gender, violence, colonialism, patriotism, and more."
- Kim Buice, Faculty
"Rabun Gap is special because of the community and genuine love. I can honestly say that I know people care so much there and want to see students grow and succeed. I also think boarding school brought a special dynamic because friends became sisters and brothers as we were doing life together!"
- Jordan Gilmore, Class of 2009
The Rabun Gap community is the world in one place.
Our unique community is a space where everyone is valued and respected. At Rabun Gap, you’ll encounter people from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds living, working, worshipping, and learning together.
