Gainesville High School vs. Flowery Branch High School
Should I attend Gainesville High School or Flowery Branch High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Flowery Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,290 students in grades 9-12, Gainesville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Flowery Branch High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,290 students
1,318 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#994 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
740
386
Grade 10 Students
521
361
Grade 11 Students
553
281
Grade 12 Students
476
290
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
29%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
13%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%