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#1615 of 2,268 schools in GA
The Foundry
High School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA
A Hall County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
- Math 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 3% vs GA 42% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Foundry score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 2% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Foundry 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$71,833
Median home value
$294,800
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Johnson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,287 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| West Hall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,248 | 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
- #24 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
The Foundry is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Foundry
The Foundry is a public high school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Foundry
What grades does The Foundry serve?
The Foundry serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Foundry?
The Foundry has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Foundry?
The student-teacher ratio at The Foundry is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Foundry rank in GA?
The Foundry ranks #1,615 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is The Foundry's MySchoolScout rating?
The Foundry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 The Foundry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Foundry has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The Foundry a charter school?
No, The Foundry is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Foundry a Title I school?
No, The Foundry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Foundry?
93.3% of students at The Foundry 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Phone
- (770) 531-2330
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 30504)
- 29,104
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 30504; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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