Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School vs. Tallulah Falls School
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School Overview
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Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Tallulah Falls School
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201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, United States of America
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, United States of America
Top Rankings
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Tallulah Falls School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Overview
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the top private boarding and day schools in the United States. With students and faculty from more than 50 countries and 16 states, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School brings culture and community to the mountains of Northeast Georgia, Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, Rabun Gap is the ideal setting for young learners to thrive. 685 day and boarding students in three divisions
85% of students receive financial aid 100% college acceptance
Founded in 1909, Tallulah Falls School continues to be one of the fastest-growing independent schools in the US with enrollment growing from 131 students in 2008 to over 550 students in 2023.
TFS students represent some of the best and highest achieving students from across the US and around the world.
Our qualified faculty and staff, beautiful mountain location, and dedication to the individual success of our students make Tallulah Falls School a truly special place to learn and grow.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Year Founded
1903
1909
Campus Size
1400 acres
500 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
685
560
% Students of Color
25%
30%
% International Students
45%
13%
% Students Boarding
65%
20%
Average SAT Score
1220
1200
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
970 - 1330
1090 - 1550
Average ACT score
26
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Less than once a month
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
15
15
Student : Teacher ratio
8:1
9:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
35
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$70 million
$30 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$62,750
$55,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$25,000
$14,600
Tuition (international students)
$72,250
$60,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Average Percentile SSAT
45
n/a
Acceptance Rate
48%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Cortney Dwodle
Anthony Cox
Associate Director of Admissions
Sherry Richardson
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
35
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
23
Sports
Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Esports, Golf, Kayaking, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Riding, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Admission Ambassador, Chorus, Cirque, Community Service Club, Culinary Club, Dance Club, Diversity Club, Dorm Prefects, French Club, GSA, Intramural 5 vs. 5 Soccer, Language Clubs and Honors Societies, Prayer Group, Spanish Club, Student Cultural Organization, Student Government, Theater, Thespian Club, Wind Ensemble, Yearbook
Anime Club, Broadcasting Club, Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Debate Club, Equestrian Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Game Design Club, International Club, International Thespian Society, Key Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Movie Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Photography Club, Recycling Club, Robotics Club, Tome Society, Tri-M® Music Honor Society