Gilmer Independent School District is a 4A public school district based in Gilmer, in the U.S. state of Texas.
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)" by the Texas Education Agency.
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.
Notable alumni
Kris Boyd, NFL player
Curtis Brown, former NFL player
Manuel Johnson, former NFL player
Blake Lynch, NFL player
Kenneth Pettway, former NFL player
David Snow, former NFL player
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)