Gainesville High School

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Gainesville High School ranks 320 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gainesville High School is a public high school in Gainesville, Georgia, serving 2,294 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Gainesville City School District, which is ranked 158 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gainesville High School has consistently underperformed compared to its peers. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 81.0% to 87.9%, which is lower than the state average of around 83-84%. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas, with rates ranging from 21.4% to 30.9% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 38.7% to 44.7%. Gainesville High School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.8% to 57.08% over the past 3 years, much higher than the state average.

When comparing Gainesville High School to nearby schools, such as Flowery Branch High and North Hall High School, both part of the Hall County School District, it is clear that Gainesville High School is underperforming. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and SchoolDigger rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Gainesville High School may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, despite the school's slightly higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501

(770) 536-4441

District: Gainesville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,029

Feeder schools for Gainesville High School:

Elementary:	Centennial Arts Academy
	Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
	Fair Street International Academy
	Gainesville Exploration Academy
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	Mundy Mill Arts Academy
	New Holland Knowledge Academy
Middle:	Gainesville Middle School East

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 2,356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.3%

African American:

16.5%

White:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gainesville High School ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gainesville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gainesville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.3%), African American (16.5%), White (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gainesville High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Gainesville High School employs 148.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gainesville High School is $9,029.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gainesville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville High School 320^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Gainesville High School in the ranking list.)

Gainesville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville City 158^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gainesville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.50	112^th	335	66.6%
2007	56.68	146^th	358	59.2%
2008	70.42	87^th	370	76.5%
2009	69.34	92^nd	372	75.3%
2010	73.74	78^th	384	79.7%
2011	66.84	112^th	402	72.1%
2012	49.20	206^th	396	48.0%
2013	44.17	258^th	425	39.3%
2014	42.70	254^th	425	40.2%
2015	36.82	250^th	435	42.5%
2016	28.60	295^th	426	30.8%
2017	23.60	313^th	420	25.5%
2018	27.97	297^th	428	30.6%
2019	28.98	304^th	438	30.6%
2021	29.37	272^nd	410	33.7%
2022	23.33	313^th	429	27.0%
2023	31.71	279^th	442	36.9%
2024	26.36	320^th	458	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 13, 2009

Excellent school for English Language Learners. Many opportunities for academic advancement. Many bilingual/multilingual teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gainesville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	892	892
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	761	761
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	760	760
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	757	757
1994	402	224	25	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1995	416	254	30	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
1996	416	254	30	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
1997	444	287	24	114	0	n/a	n/a	0	869
1998	449	271	39	143	0	n/a	n/a	0	902
1999	463	240	48	187	1	n/a	n/a	0	939
2000	458	257	60	209	0	n/a	n/a	0	984
2001	460	258	64	278	0	n/a	n/a	0	1060
2002	449	292	39	378	0	n/a	n/a	0	1158
2003	449	292	39	378	0	n/a	n/a	0	1158
2004	440	275	33	429	0	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2005	431	289	36	472	0	n/a	n/a	19	1247
2006	360	282	28	488	1	n/a	n/a	21	1180
2007	357	270	31	454	2	n/a	n/a	30	1144
2008	323	290	41	519	3	n/a	n/a	31	1207
2009	327	301	52	601	3	n/a	n/a	26	1310
2010	321	301	58	675	2	0	20	0	1377
2011	336	309	65	726	3	0	26	0	1465
2012	342	323	65	774	5	0	28	0	1537
2013	348	353	68	834	5	0	32	0	1640
2014	352	344	71	917	3	0	27	0	1714
2015	359	367	63	981	3	0	29	0	1802
2016	374	401	72	1078	2	0	35	0	1962
2017	361	407	85	1203	3	0	42	0	2101
2018	356	387	89	1243	1	1	48	0	2125
2019	340	387	90	1290	3	2	36	0	2148
2020	316	375	93	1412	3	2	39	0	2240
2021	305	370	89	1371	3	0	43	0	2181
2022	287	399	96	1453	1	2	52	0	2290
2023	313	372	88	1459	2	2	58	0	2294
2024	325	388	94	1492	0	1	56	0	2356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gainesville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	892	64.0	13.9	11.5
1991	761	59.0	12.8	15.2
1992	760	57.3	13.2	22.6
1993	757	45.0	16.8	24.6
1994	715	53.0	13.5	42.9
1995	790	57.0	13.9	27.7
1996	790	57.0	13.9	27.7
1997	869	62.4	13.9	38.6
1998	902	58.0	15.6	39.6
1999	939	64.8	14.5	37.5
2000	984	64.3	15.3	32.6
2001	1060	65.0	16.3	31.2
2002	1158	68.1	17.0	38.3
2003	1158	68.1	17.0	38.3
2004	1177	70.6	16.7	47.8
2005	1247	76.2	16.4	51.8
2006	1180	86.7	13.6	58.8
2007	1144	87.2	13.1	58.4
2008	1207	103.0	11.7	67.2
2009	1310	97.0	13.5	64.7
2010	1377	94.5	14.5	69.5
2011	1465	91.0	16.0	68.5
2012	1537	93.5	16.4	69
2013	1640	96.0	17.0	69
2014	1714	96.9	17.6	69
2015	1802	98.0	18.3	69
2016	1962	109.0	18.0	69.1
2017	2101	130.3	16.1	69
2018	2125	138.2	15.3	69
2019	2148	123.3	17.4	69
2020	2240	123.4	18.1	57.1
2021	2181	123.1	17.7	57.1
2022	2290	123.1	18.6	n/a
2023	2294	129.1	17.7	56.8
2024	2356	148.3	15.8	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gainesville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	892	64.0	13.9	11.5
1991	761	59.0	12.8	15.2
1992	760	57.3	13.2	22.6
1993	757	45.0	16.8	24.6
1994	715	53.0	13.5	42.9
1995	790	57.0	13.9	27.7
1996	790	57.0	13.9	27.7
1997	869	62.4	13.9	38.6
1998	902	58.0	15.6	39.6
1999	939	64.8	14.5	37.5
2000	984	64.3	15.3	32.6
2001	1060	65.0	16.3	31.2
2002	1158	68.1	17.0	38.3
2003	1158	68.1	17.0	38.3
2004	1177	70.6	16.7	47.8
2005	1247	76.2	16.4	51.8
2006	1180	86.7	13.6	58.8
2007	1144	87.2	13.1	58.4
2008	1207	103.0	11.7	67.2
2009	1310	97.0	13.5	64.7
2010	1377	94.5	14.5	69.5
2011	1465	91.0	16.0	68.5
2012	1537	93.5	16.4	69
2013	1640	96.0	17.0	69
2014	1714	96.9	17.6	69
2015	1802	98.0	18.3	69
2016	1962	109.0	18.0	69.1
2017	2101	130.3	16.1	69
2018	2125	138.2	15.3	69
2019	2148	123.3	17.4	69
2020	2240	123.4	18.1	57.1
2021	2181	123.1	17.7	57.1
2022	2290	123.1	18.6	n/a
2023	2294	129.1	17.7	56.8
2024	2356	148.3	15.8	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gainesville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$678 (7.7%)	$8,086 (92.2%)	$8,769
2018	$520 (5.8%)	$8,443 (94.2%)	$8,963
2019	$743 (8.2%)	$8,286 (91.8%)	$9,029

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 304^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 279^th of 442 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gainesville High School)	40.9	26.5	14.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gainesville City)	40.9	26.5	14.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gainesville High School)	19.7	15.4	4.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Gainesville City)	24.7	20.9	3.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Gainesville High School)	37.3	36.7	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Gainesville City)	37.3	36.7	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Gainesville High School)	33.5	25.2	8.3%
End of Course United States History (Gainesville City)	33.5	25.2	8.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2148	2294	6.8%
African American	387	372	3.9%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	90	88	2.2%
Hispanic	1290	1459	13.1%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	340	313	7.9%
Two or More Races	36	58	61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69%	56.8%	12.2%

Schools Near Gainesville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gainesville High School	Public	9-12	830 Century Pl	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-4441	2,356	148	15.8	56.8%	325 (13.8%)	388 (16.5%)	1,492 (63.3%)	94 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	56 (2.4%)	26.4	320^th of 458 public high schools	30.1%		31.7	279^th of 442 public high schools	36.9%	41	27.1	22.7	30.9	21.4	$9,029	$743	$8,286
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	450 Crescent Dr	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 535-5457	14	5	2.8	78.6%	3 (21.4%)	6 (42.9%)	5 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lanier College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 531-2330	171	26	6.6	76.6%	61 (35.7%)	8 (4.7%)	90 (52.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	12	411^th of 458 public high schools	10.3%		11	407^th of 442 public high schools	7.9%	4	10.2	11.5	21.4	11.9	$18,046	$228	$17,818
The Foundry	Public	6-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 531-2330	45	5	9.3	93.3%	12 (26.7%)	3 (6.7%)	28 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	22	346^th of 458 public high schools	24.5%		5.5	436^th of 442 public high schools	1.4%	90	27.8		13.3		$12,545	$219	$12,325
Chestatee High School	Public	9-12	3005 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 532-1162	1,216	81	15.0	67.5%	478 (39.3%)	22 (1.8%)	687 (56.5%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.5%)	36.8	255^th of 458 public high schools	44.3%		32.6	272^nd of 442 public high schools	38.5%	17	34.6	15.0	34.0	35.7	$8,472	$257	$8,215
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-2394	1,287	90	14.2	78.0%	177 (13.8%)	53 (4.1%)	1,013 (78.7%)	19 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (1.9%)	43.5	219^th of 458 public high schools	52.2%		41.2	225^th of 442 public high schools	49.1%	6	37.0	19.0	36.8	45.4	$8,437	$441	$7,996
East Hall High School	Public	9-12	3534 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-9921	1,291	83	15.5	74.9%	313 (24.2%)	95 (7.4%)	827 (64.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	47 (3.6%)	29.4	297^th of 458 public high schools	35.2%		26	311^th of 442 public high schools	29.6%	14	32.2	19.4	32.8	26.1	$8,299	$516	$7,783
West Hall High School	Public	9-12	5500 McEver Rd	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-9826	1,248	74	16.8	66.5%	337 (27.0%)	102 (8.2%)	753 (60.3%)	23 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.6%)	18.3	372^nd of 458 public high schools	18.8%		26.7	308^th of 442 public high schools	30.3%	64	29.7	3.5	19.3	15.0	$9,133	$226	$8,908
Flowery Branch High	Public	9-12	4450 Hog Mountain Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-8000	1,350	83	16.3	44.6%	748 (55.4%)	88 (6.5%)	408 (30.2%)	48 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (4.1%)	54.7	159^th of 458 public high schools	65.3%		49.3	179^th of 442 public high schools	59.5%	20	47.8	27.3	46.5	40.2	$8,342	$252	$8,090
North Hall High School	Public	9-12	4885 Mount Vernon Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-7331	1,158	76	15.2	37.8%	909 (78.5%)	11 (0.9%)	203 (17.5%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.1%)	52.1	171^st of 458 public high schools	62.7%		50.3	170^th of 442 public high schools	61.5%	1	43.4	29.3	48.7	36.6	$9,318	$245	$9,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville High School

Is Gainesville High School a good school?

Gainesville High School ranks 320^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gainesville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,356 students attended Gainesville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gainesville High School?

Students at Gainesville High School are 63% Hispanic, 16% African American, 14% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gainesville High School?

Gainesville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centennial Arts Academy
Elementary : Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Elementary : Fair Street International Academy
Elementary : Gainesville Exploration Academy
Elementary : Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Elementary : New Holland Knowledge Academy
Middle : Gainesville Middle School East

What district is Gainesville High School in?

Gainesville City

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