Admission

Why Rabun Gap?

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Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, Rabun Gap is the ideal setting for young learners to thrive. We’re home to a loving community of faculty and 600 students from around the world. We develop leaders and global citizens who are inspired and prepared to take on the challenges of college and life.

Whether it’s starting the journey in the classroom as a Lower School student, charting a course at the Middle School, or joining our community in our Upper School boarding program, we’re ready for you! Our boarding program begins in grade 7.

Our Admission Team is eager to help you discover the next steps in your Rabun Gap journey. The online application process is easy and we’re here to answer any of your questions.

The Rabun Gap Advantage

Beautiful Mountain Campus

Our 1,400 acre campus is nestled in the Appalachians with stunning mountain views. There’s plenty of room to explore and expand with our on-campus lake, climbing tower, cross country trails, and more.
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Commitment to Affordability

We’re committed to making a Rabun Gap education a reality for families regardless of income - it’s what sets us apart from other independent schools. More than 75% of students receive financial assistance.
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Engaged Learning

At Rabun Gap, learning extends beyond the classroom walls. Across all three divisions, our teachers engage students in thoughtful exploration across our 1,400 acre campus. Hike the Appalachian Trail, build a drone in STEAM class, travel across the world, launch rockets.
Learning is active here
Global Community

Your classmates will come from across town and around the world. We’re one of the most globally diverse schools in the United States, with students coming from 50 different countries!
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Making Life Easier for Parents

Daily bus transportation for local students, dining, airport shuttles, and an afterschool program are just a few of the additional services we provide.
Nurturing Boarding Program

Boarding students at Rabun Gap have the unique opportunity to live on campus with their new extended family and experience dorm life before college. Our residential faculty are there for each student and develop one-on-one connections.
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One-of-a-Kind Programs

Rabun Gap students have opportunities that are unrivaled in the region, including performing arts and cirque and more than 20 competitive Eagles athletic teams.

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Jennifer Zong ‘23

I chose Rabun Gap because of its beautiful campus at first. However, as time passed by, I realized that Rabun Gap doesn’t only create a great environment for us, the diversity also gives us such a great opportunity to learn about other countries’ cultures and traditions.

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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568
706-746-7467 | 800-543-7467
rabungap@rabungap.org

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school for grades Pre-K through 12. Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, we prepare young people for college, career, and a lifetime of leadership and service.