Enrollment
826
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130261002045
North Hall Middle School — Gainesville, GA
Federal NCES profile for North Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Hall Middle School reports 826 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the Georgia average and 52% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 413 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hall County spends $15,070 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Hall Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 826 Top 70% in Georgia — larger than 30% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.8% -59% vs state
NCES ID 130261002045
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 413:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes North Hall Middle School.
$15,070
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.