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5.8avg / 10

Gainesville City School District

School District · Gainesville, Georgia

Students: 8,144
Teachers (FTE): 545

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

8,144

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#136 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

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 #136 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Gainesville City's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy (7.7/10), Gainesville Middle School East (6.8/10), and Gainesville Exploration Academy (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy

Rates 7.7/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Centennial Arts Academy

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.

#SchoolRating
1Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy7.7 / 10
2Gainesville Middle School East6.8 / 10
3Gainesville Exploration Academy6.8 / 10
4Fair Street International Academy5.9 / 10
5Mundy Mill Arts Academy5.7 / 10
6Gainesville High School5.6 / 10
7Gainesville Middle School West4.9 / 10
8Centennial Arts Academy4.6 / 10
9New Holland Knowledge Academy4.2 / 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. District-level spending was $14,128 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gainesville City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Gainesville City students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.

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

Math Proficiency42.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency43.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gainesville City with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Gainesville
Total Enrollment
8,144
Teachers (FTE)
545
District spending per student
$14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Gainesville City?

Gainesville City's district-level spending was $14,128 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy is the highest-rated school in Gainesville City with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Gainesville City?

Across schools in Gainesville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. 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 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
42.5%
ELA Proficiency
43.7%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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