- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130231001048
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Gainesville High School held near 2,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.1 → 148.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 130231001048 · Gainesville, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,077 enr · 16.1:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville Middle School West (931 students)
Gainesville High School held near 2,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.1 → 148.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gainesville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School East
896 students
- Mundy Mill Art 825
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
825 students
- Enota Multiple 767
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
767 students
- Centennial Art 760
Centennial Arts Academy
760 students
What this shows Gainesville High School reports 2,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville High School compares
Gainesville 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,077
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
419
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
African American 17.8%
White 14.4%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Gainesville High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville City reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Middle School West | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School East | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Arts Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Gainesville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
East Hall High School
Standard public school
1,287 students 15.9:1 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 (~2,077 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville High School
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has 2,077 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,294 (2022-23) → 2,356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville High School?
46.5% of students at Gainesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gainesville High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High School ranks #3 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 Gainesville City?
Besides Gainesville High School, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), Gainesville Middle School East (896 students), and Mundy Mill Arts Academy (825 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.