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.

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. 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

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)

State Finalists

 * 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 level Table references: MaxPreps, Texas High School Football History, and Lone Star Football.