For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,799 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 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
7,799 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
506 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Gainesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
240 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,807 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
18%
# Black Students
1,387 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
18%
36%
# White Students
1,074 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
14%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
269
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
652
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
558
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
609
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
582
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
594
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
555
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
574
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
551
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
565
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
740
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
521
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
553
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
476
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,141 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,021
$14,328
Spending / Student
$16,141
$13,453
Best Gainesville City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Enota Ave Ne
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Mundy Mill Learning Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4260 Mundy Mill Parkway
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 534-0671
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 534-0671
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
New Holland Knowledge Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Barn St
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Gainesville Middle School East
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1581 Community Way
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4237
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4237
Grades: 6-8
| 1,690 students
Rank: #55.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #66.
Fair Street International Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 Fair St
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Arts Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
852 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Grades: PK-5
| 826 students
Rank: #88.
Gainesville Exploration Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Mcever Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 287-1223
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 287-1223
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District manages 8 public schools serving 7,799 students.
What is the rank of Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District is ranked #168 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville City School District?
61% of Gainesville City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% 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 equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gainesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,141 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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