Enrollment
2,077
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130231001048
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville High School
Gainesville High School is a large high school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 2,077 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,077 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 571 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,077 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's high schools, it stands alongside East Forsyth High School (1,588 students): Gainesville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville Middle School West (931 students) and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students) alongside Gainesville High 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 Gainesville High School compares
Gainesville High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Gainesville High School.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~2,077 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gainesville High School a good school?
Gainesville High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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