Enrollment
775
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hall Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hall Middle School
East Hall Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 775 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, East Hall Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Georgia schools and 27% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 400 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 775 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's middle schools, it stands alongside South Hall Middle School (955 students): East Hall Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside East Hall Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hall Middle School compares
East Hall Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes East Hall Middle School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Hall Middle School a good school?
East Hall Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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