- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, GA
East Hall High School
Federal NCES profile for East Hall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261001162
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hall High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hall High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hall High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
East Hall High School held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.2 → 83.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 130261001162 · Gainesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,287 enr · 15.9:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
East Hall High School held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.2 → 83.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Hall High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- This school
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- Cherokee Bluff
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows East Hall High School reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hall High School compares
East Hall High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 24.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, East Hall High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Bluff High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gainesville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gainesville High School
Standard public school
2,077 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
East Forsyth High School
Standard public school
1,588 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson High School
Standard public school
1,318 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chestatee High School
Standard public school
1,245 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
North Hall High School
Standard public school
1,164 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lanier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
169 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,287 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hall High School
How many students attend East Hall High School?
East Hall High School has 1,287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hall High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hall High School?
54.4% of students at East Hall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hall High School?
The largest demographic group at East Hall High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hall High School?
East Hall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hall High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hall High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides East Hall High School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and West Hall High School (1,274 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.