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North Hall High School

High School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4885 Mount Vernon Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

  • Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at North Hall High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 15Somewhat 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

$95,224

Median home value

$363,100

Median rent

$1,323/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
16% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·74 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·10 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 in Hall County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cherokee Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,207Compare →
Chestatee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available1,216Compare →
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
#15 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

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

About North Hall High School

North Hall High School is a public high school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,158 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,380 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hall High School

What grades does North Hall High School serve?

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

How many students attend North Hall High School?

North Hall High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,158 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Hall High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hall High School rank in GA?

North Hall High School ranks #1,380 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is North Hall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hall 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 North Hall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hall High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Hall High School a charter school?

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

Is North Hall High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.8% of students at North 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
1,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30506)
44,964
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
45.6
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 30506; 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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