- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakwood, GA
West Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261000357
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hall Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hall Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakwood, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Hall Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130261000357 · Oakwood, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
West Hall Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West 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
West Hall Middle School
842 students
What this shows West Hall Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hall Middle School compares
West 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
White 23.2%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, West Hall Middle School is about as mixed as 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 West Hall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hall Middle School
How many students attend West Hall Middle School?
West Hall Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakwood, GA. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hall Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 West Hall Middle School?
54.5% of students at West Hall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Hall Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Oakwood, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hall Middle School?
West Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Hall Middle School rank among public schools in Oakwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hall Middle School ranks #1 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 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.