- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, GA
East Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261002044
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hall Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hall Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hall Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
East Hall Middle School shrank from 909 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 130261002044 · Gainesville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 10.5:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
East Hall Middle School shrank from 909 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Hall Middle 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
- East Hall High
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
- This school
East Hall Middle School
775 students
What this shows East Hall Middle School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hall Middle School compares
East Hall Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 28.4%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, East Hall Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hall Middle 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
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Gainesville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Hall Middle School
Standard public school
955 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Gainesville Middle School East
Standard public school
896 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chestatee Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
North Hall Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy Middle School
Standard public school
256 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hall Middle School
How many students attend East Hall Middle School?
East Hall Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hall Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hall Middle School?
64.1% of students at East Hall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hall Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hall Middle School?
East Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hall Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides East Hall Middle School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.