Rabun Gap students participate in a full range of interscholastic and competitive athletics, as well as a work program and community service. They produce the yearbook, literary magazine, and newspaper. They participate in the band, the chorus, and the equestrian program, as well as a variety of service, scholastic, and artistic clubs. Once a year the entire school participates in a Shakespearean Festival and an Arts Festival. We have four electronic classrooms, including one exclusively for middle school use.
Every student has Internet and intranet access and a personal email address.
Computers are available in every dorm and many classrooms. The library has terminals for online research and reference. Staff plan a wide variety of trips and activities for weekends, including trips to Atlanta Braves games, white water rafting, concerts and movies. Shopping trips are frequently arranged for the convenience of students. The school has an attractive student center on campus and hosts a variety of dances and parties throughout the year.