For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,128 students in Gainesville, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA are East Forsyth High School, North Hall High School and Chestatee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Gainesville, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Hall High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gainesville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 888-1235
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 888-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
North Hall High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4885 Mount Vernon Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-7331
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-7331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Chestatee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Sardis Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Johnson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-2394
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
East Hall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3534 E Hall Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-9921
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-9921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
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 | 2,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Lanier College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
The Foundry
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Gainesville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1040 Elephant Trl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2021
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300a Athens St
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 532-9981
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 532-9981
852 Century Place
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
2029 Calvary Church Road
Gainesville, GA 30505
(770) 536-2057
Gainesville, GA 30505
(770) 536-2057
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1340 East Enota Avenue
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
695 Fair Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1145 Mcever Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1223
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1223
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hall Countygainesville Evening High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3131 R. W. Johnson Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 531-2330
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 531-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
6945 Keith Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
170 Barn Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1742 Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4141
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
2480 Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 532-0945
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 532-0945
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA include East Forsyth High School, North Hall High School and Chestatee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesville?
9 public high schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gainesville include: East Hall High School vs. Chestatee High School, North Hall High School vs. Chestatee High School, Chestatee High School vs. North Hall High School
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