Average
#1068 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 47% in state
North Hall Middle School
Middle School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA
A Hall County middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4856 Rilla Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
- Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at North Hall Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Hall Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,803/100K
Powered by
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hall County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. W. Davis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 803 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Bluff MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 831 | Compare → |
| Chestatee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 849 | Compare → |
| South Hall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 974 | 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.
Hall County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #9 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 Middle School is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hall Middle School
North Hall Middle School is a public middle school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 815 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hall Middle School
What grades does North Hall Middle School serve?
North Hall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Hall Middle School?
North Hall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hall Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hall Middle School rank in GA?
North Hall Middle School ranks #1,068 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is North Hall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hall Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Hall Middle School a charter school?
No, North Hall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hall Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Hall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hall Middle School?
42.7% of students at North Hall Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 815
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (770) 983-9749
- Area population (ZIP 30506)
- 44,964
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.