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.
For 2021-22, the district was given an overall rating of 'A', with a scaled score of 90, and distinction in Postsecondary Readiness.
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Schools
Gilmer ISD operates five 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 K-4)
Gilmer Early Childhood Center (Grade PK)
History
Like other Texas school districts, Gilmer ISD formerly separated children into different schools on the basis of race. In 1965 the district established a plan to racially integrate their school system.
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
Notable faculty
Jeff Traylor, head football coach from 2000-2014
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), 2023(4A/D2)
Boys Track & Field
2015(4A), 2023(4A)
Military Marching Band
2025(4A)
Football
1981(3A), 2007(3A/D1), 2012(3A/D2), 2020(4A/D2), 2021(4A/D2)
Playoffs in 1926, 1929, 1930, 1933, and 1941 were only played to the Regional levelTable references: MaxPreps, Texas High School Football History, and Lone Star Football.