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Johnson High School

High School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507

  • Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Johnson High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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

78%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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 Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
8.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·101 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Lanier College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.89–120.9 mi171Compare →
The FoundryEnrollment path unverified5.26–120.9 mi45Compare →
Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.5 mi57Compare →
West Hall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–123.3 mi1,248Compare →

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
#16 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

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

About Johnson High School

Johnson High School is a public high school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,381 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson High School

What grades does Johnson High School serve?

Johnson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Johnson High School?

Johnson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson High School rank in GA?

Johnson High School ranks #1,381 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Johnson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Johnson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnson High School a charter school?

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

Is Johnson High School a Title I school?

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

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

78.0% of students at Johnson 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
1,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
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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