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Gainesville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,480 students in Gainesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gainesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
8,480 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
553 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gainesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
62%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
18%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
13%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,666 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$150 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,066
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,666
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Gainesville City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Enota Ave Ne
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4260 Mundy Mill Parkway
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 534-0671
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 534-0671
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
New Holland Leadership Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Barn St
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Gainesville Middle School East
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1581 Community Way
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4237
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Gainesville Exploration Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Mcever Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 287-1223
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 287-1223
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Fair Street International Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 Fair St
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Centennial Arts Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
852 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 2,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1279 Mcever Rd Sw
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 532-6250
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 532-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
332 Washington Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5276
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5276
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,480 students.
What is the rank of Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District is ranked #171 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville City School District?
62% of Gainesville City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Gainesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,666 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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