Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School vs. Tallulah Falls School
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School Overview
School
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 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 95 schools) for:
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Affordability
Tallulah Falls School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:
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Affordability
Offering Breadth
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. 700 day and boarding students in three divisions
65% of students receive financial aid 100% college acceptance
Founded in 1909, Tallulah Falls School offers our students a broad and stimulating curriculum, motivated peers, and countless opportunities to explore their talents.
Our dedicated, highly qualified teachers, exceptional facilities, and small, engaging classes create a learning environment where students feel known, supported, and challenged.
TFS students represent some of the best and highest achieving students from across the US and around the world.
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
700
500
% Students of Color
25%
30%
% International Students
45%
13%
% Students Boarding
60%
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
12
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
35
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
66%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$70 million
$30 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$67,000
$45,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$27,100
$16,100
Tuition (international students)
$77,300
$47,000
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$30,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$29,000
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 Dowdle
Anthony Cox
Associate Director of Admissions
Sherry Richardson
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
35
Sport
Total Sports Offered
18
23
Sports
BalletBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningEsports
FootballGolf
Intramural Sports OnlyLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
EquestrianEsports
GolfKayaking
MarkmanshipMarksmanship
Mountain BikingRiding
RiflerySoccer
SoftballSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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® Music Honor Society