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#1824 of 2,268 schools in GA

West Hall High School

High School · Hall County · Oakwood, GA

A Hall County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5500 McEver Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566

  • Math 4% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-38.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at West Hall High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakwood), 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

$61,524

Median home value

$267,000

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
5.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·65 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 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
Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.2 mi57Compare →
Flowery Branch HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.3 mi1,350Compare →
Johnson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–123.3 mi1,287Compare →
Lanier College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.89–123.3 mi171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#31 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

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

About West Hall High School

West Hall High School is a public high school in Oakwood, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,248 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Hall High School

What grades does West Hall High School serve?

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

How many students attend West Hall High School?

West Hall High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,248 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Hall High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Hall High School rank in GA?

West Hall High School ranks #1,824 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is West Hall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Hall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 West Hall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hall High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Hall High School a charter school?

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

Is West Hall High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.5% of students at West 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
1,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 30566)
9,168
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 30566; 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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