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#1823 of 2,268 schools in GA

East Hall High School

High School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3534 E Hall Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at East Hall High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Hall High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,782

Median home value

$236,200

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–123.0 mi14Compare →
Cherokee Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,207Compare →
Flowery Branch HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,350Compare →
Johnson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,287Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#30 of 37
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Hall High School is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Hall High School

East Hall High School is a public high school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Hall High School

What grades does East Hall High School serve?

East Hall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Hall High School?

East Hall High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Hall High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Hall High School rank in GA?

East Hall High School ranks #1,823 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is East Hall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Hall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Hall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hall High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Hall High School a charter school?

No, East Hall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Hall High School a Title I school?

No, East Hall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Hall High School?

74.9% of students at East Hall High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 30507)
31,374
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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