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East Hall High School

3534 E Hall Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507Hall County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,330
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,070
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 5% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,330 students in grades 09–12 in Gainesville, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,070 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Hall High School is a very large high in Gainesville, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 1,330 students. The district invests $15,070 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at East Hall High School

1,330
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution690 male · 640 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 883 students
Student Composition
26%
63%
White26%
Hispanic / Latino63%
Black7%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130261001162

Academic Outcomes at East Hall High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,070Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,070
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,631
Student Support$2,863
Administration$1,808
Operations$2,260
Other$1,507
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,070 spent per student, an estimated $6,676 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
42%
State government
42.9%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spout Springs Elementary SchoolChestnut Mountain Elementary SchoolChicopee Elementary SchoolLyman Hall Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
South Hall Middle SchoolEast Hall Middle SchoolChestatee Middle SchoolWest Hall Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Flowery Branch HighJohnson High SchoolChestatee High SchoolWest Hall High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHall County →
Phone: (770)536-9921
NCES ID: 130261001162
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gainesville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hall County
High
Flowery Branch High
1,363 students · 09–12
● 41 opp31% FRL
High
Johnson High School
1,290 students · 09–12
● 35 opp68% FRL
High
Chestatee High School
1,244 students · 09–12
● 42 opp48% FRL
High
West Hall High School
1,241 students · 09–12
● 45 opp51% FRL
High
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,151 students · 09–12
● 41 opp24% FRL
High
North Hall High School
1,138 students · 09–12
● 42 opp26% FRL
Mid
South Hall Middle School
955 students · 06–08
● 35 opp74% FRL
Mid
East Hall Middle School
909 students · 06–08
● 35 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3534 E Hall Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.