Hall County School District
School District · Gainesville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Hall County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hall County 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.
Cherokee Bluff Middle
Flowery Branch · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
World Language Academy Middle School
Gainesville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Gainesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#134 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,074
$1,054 vs Georgia median
District size
27,245 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Hall County ranks #134 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Hall County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherokee Bluff Middle (8.2/10), World Language Academy Middle School (8.1/10), and Mount Vernon Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Hall County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hall County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hall County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee Bluff Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | World Language Academy Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Spout Springs Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Sardis Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Cherokee Bluff High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Wauka Mountain Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Chestnut Mountain Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | North Hall Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Flowery Branch High | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 37 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.6/10, Hall County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherokee Bluff Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hall County students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
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 5.6/10. 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?
Cherokee Bluff Middle is the highest-rated school in Hall County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hall County?
Across schools in Hall County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. 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 5.6/10 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 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
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Compare Hall County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
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- 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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