Gainesville City School District
School District · Gainesville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Gainesville City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gainesville City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Gainesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Gainesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Holland Knowledge Academy
Gainesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#152 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,128
+$0 vs Georgia median
District size
8,144 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Gainesville City ranks #152 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Gainesville City's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mundy Mill Arts Academy (8.1/10), Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy (6.6/10), and New Holland Knowledge Academy (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gainesville City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gainesville City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gainesville City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mundy Mill Arts Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | New Holland Knowledge Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Fair Street International Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Gainesville Exploration Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Gainesville High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Gainesville Middle School West | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial Arts Academy | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Gainesville Middle School East | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gainesville City
Gainesville City is a Gainesville, Georgia school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 8,144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,128 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Gainesville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mundy Mill Arts Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gainesville City students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gainesville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gainesville City with test data.
Schools in Gainesville City
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Gainesville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 545
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gainesville City?
Gainesville City has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gainesville City?
The average composite rating for Gainesville City is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gainesville City?
Gainesville City spends $14,128 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gainesville City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gainesville City is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gainesville City?
Mundy Mill Arts Academy is the highest-rated school in Gainesville City with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Gainesville City?
Across schools in Gainesville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gainesville City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Gainesville City has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
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Compare Gainesville City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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