- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, GA
North Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261002045
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hall Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hall Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hall Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Hall Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130261002045 · Gainesville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
North Hall Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North 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
North Hall Middle School
826 students
What this shows North Hall Middle School reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hall Middle School compares
North Hall Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, North Hall Middle School is less mixed than 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 North Hall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
East Hall Middle School
Standard public school
775 students 10.5:1 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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hall Middle School
How many students attend North Hall Middle School?
North Hall Middle School has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hall Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 North Hall Middle School?
24.8% of students at North Hall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Hall Middle School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hall Middle School?
North Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 North Hall Middle School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hall Middle School ranks #2 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 North 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.