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#1254 of 2,268 schools in GA
Flowery Branch High
High School · Hall County · Flowery Branch, GA
A Hall County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Flowery Branch High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flowery Branch High 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flowery Branch), 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
$92,644
Median home value
$346,000
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,248 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,207 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Johnson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hall County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Flowery Branch High is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flowery Branch High
Flowery Branch High is a public high school in Flowery Branch, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flowery Branch High
What grades does Flowery Branch High serve?
Flowery Branch High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Flowery Branch High?
Flowery Branch High has an enrollment of approximately 1,350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flowery Branch High rank in GA?
Flowery Branch High ranks #1,254 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Flowery Branch High's MySchoolScout rating?
Flowery Branch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Flowery Branch High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flowery Branch High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Flowery Branch High a charter school?
No, Flowery Branch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flowery Branch High a Title I school?
No, Flowery Branch High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flowery Branch High?
44.6% of students at Flowery Branch High 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
- 1,350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (770) 967-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30542)
- 38,300
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 30542; 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
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