Tallulah Falls School vs. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Tallulah Falls School
(2)
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, United States of America
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, United States of America
Top Rankings
Tallulah Falls School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 274 schools) for:
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Affordability
Offering Breadth
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
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Affordability
Overview
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.
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. 700 day and boarding students in three divisions
65% of students receive financial aid 100% college acceptance
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
1909
1903
Campus Size
500 acres
1400 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
560
700
% Students of Color
30%
25%
% International Students
13%
45%
% Students 51勛圖厙
20%
60%
Average SAT Score
1200
1220
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1090 - 1550
970 - 1330
Average ACT score
25
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
15
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
35
20
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
71%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$30 million
$70 million
Tuition (51勛圖厙 Students)
$55,000
$67,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$14,600
$27,100
Tuition (international students)
$60,000
$77,300
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$29,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
45
Acceptance Rate
n/a
48%
Director of Admissions
Anthony Cox
Cortney Dowdle
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Sherry Richardson
List of Courses Offered
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
35
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
23
18
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
EquestrianEsports
GolfKayaking
MarkmanshipMarksmanship
Mountain BikingRiding
RiflerySoccer
SoftballSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
BalletBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningEsports
FootballGolf
Intramural Sports OnlyLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadcasting ClubChess Club
Creative Writing ClubDebate Club
Equestrian ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Film ClubGame Design Club
International ClubKey Club
Math ClubModel United Nations
Movie ClubNational Honor Society
Outdoor ClubPhotography Club
Recycling ClubRobotics Club
Tome Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubInternational Thespian Society
National Art Honor SocietyTri-M簧 Music Honor Society
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission AmbassadorCommunity Service Club
Culinary ClubDiversity Club
Dorm PrefectsFrench Club
GSASpanish Club
Student Cultural OrganizationStudent Government
Thespian ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusCirque
Dance ClubLanguage Clubs and Honors Societies
Prayer GroupTheater
Wind Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural 5 vs. 5 Soccer