- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakwood, GA
West Hall High School
Federal NCES profile for West Hall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261002043
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hall High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oakwood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hall High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hall High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakwood, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Hall High School held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130261002043 · Oakwood, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,274 enr · 16.5:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
West Hall High School held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Hall High 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
- This school
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- Cherokee Bluff
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows West Hall High School reports 1,274 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hall High School compares
West Hall 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,274
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 25.6%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, West Hall High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 West Hall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Bluff High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hall High 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
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hall High School
How many students attend West Hall High School?
West Hall High School has 1,274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakwood, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hall High School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hall High School?
43.3% of students at West Hall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hall High School?
The largest demographic group at West Hall High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Oakwood, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hall High School?
West Hall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 West Hall High School rank among public schools in Oakwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hall High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakwood, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides West Hall High 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.