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based in Gilmer, in the

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. The district is located in central Upshur County and extends into a small portion of southern Camp County. In 2022, the school district was rated
A (90 out of 100 score)
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. Gilmer ISD operates four schools: * Gilmer High School (Grades 9-12) * Gilmer-Bruce Junior High School (Grades 7-8) *Gilmer Intermediate School (Grades 5-6) * Gilmer Elementary School (Grades PK-4)

History

Like other Texas school districts, Gilmer ISD formerly separated children into different schools on the basis of race. The district, in 1965, established a plan to racially integrate.
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Notable alumni

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, NFL player * Curtis Brown, former NFL player * Manuel Johnson, former NFL player * Blake Lynch, NFL player *

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Athletics

The Gilmer Buckeyes compete in the following sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis and Volleyball

State Titles

*Football - **2004(3A/D2), 2009(3A/D1), 2014(4A/D2) *Boys Track & Field - **2015(4A), 2023(4A)

State Finalists

*Football - **1981(3A), 2007(3A/D1), 2012(3A/D2), 2020(4A/D2), 2021(4A/D2)

References

External links

Gilmer ISD
{{Authority control School districts in Upshur County, Texas School districts in Camp County, Texas