Hall County School District
School District · Gainesville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#155 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,074
$1,054 vs Georgia median
District size
27,245 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Hall County
Hall County is a Gainesville, Georgia school district serving 37 schools. The district educates 27,245 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $13,074 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Hall County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Myers Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hall County students show an average math proficiency of 32.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.1%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hall County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hall County with test data.
Schools in Hall County
37 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 8
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Gainesville
- Total Enrollment
- 27,245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,896
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hall County?
Hall County has 37 schools in total — 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hall County?
The average composite rating for Hall County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hall County?
Hall County spends $13,074 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hall County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hall County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hall County?
Myers Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hall County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hall County?
Across schools in Hall County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hall County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Hall County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 37 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Hall County 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)
- 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)
- Whitfield 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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