Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (RGNS)

Instruction - Rabun Gap - Nacoochee School (RGNS) is a nearly 120-year-old independent boarding and day school providing co-education college-preparatory in grades PK through twelve that has a historic relationship with the Presbyterian Church. RGNS educated approximately 670 students from 53 countries and 12 states for the current fiscal year with an average class size of 13. Please see Sch O for the full Activity #1 Description

Student activities and athletics - RGNS participates in a variety of sports programs within the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association. All sports continue to compete at high levels, bringing notoriety to the school in many different areas. Of particular note, the school offers competitive teams at the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. The school recently added lacrosse to the sports program. The arts department continues to stress the development of human creative potential for all the students that participate in the programs at all three divisions.

Auxiliary Services - RGNS provides residential housing in seven residence halls on the 1,400 acre campus for the boarding students who make up more than 60 percent of the high school student population. Residence life includes many planned weekend activities, and the halls have amenities such as computer rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, vending machines, and common areas. The dining hall serves over 250,000 meals on an annual basis. In addition, the newly renovated student center/campus store and central postal services operate for the benefit of the students and faculty.