Enrollment
826
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hall Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hall Middle School
North Hall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 826 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's middle schools, it stands alongside South Hall Middle School (955 students): North Hall Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside North 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 North Hall Middle School compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes North 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 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
- 1,318
- 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
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
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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Hall Middle School a good school?
North Hall Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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