Gilmer Independent School District

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.

Schools

Gilmer ISD operates four schools:

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, 2009, 2014, 2023
Boys Track & Field
*2015, 2023

State Finalists

Football
*1981, 2007, 2012, 2020, 2021

Playoffs in 1926, 1929, 1930, 1933, and 1941 were only played to the Regional level
Table references: MaxPreps, Texas High School Football History, and Lone Star Football.