Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, South Hall Middle 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Hall Middle School serves the southern part of Gainesville, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 43.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Hall Middle School's student population of 955 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hall Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hall Middle School's ranking?
South Hall Middle School is ranked #1194 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are South Hall Middle School often compared to?
South Hall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like World Language Academy Middle School, North Hall Middle School, Osborne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Hall Middle School?
955 students attend South Hall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Hall Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hall Middle School?
South Hall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hall Middle School offer ?
South Hall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hall Middle School part of?
South Hall Middle School is part of Hall County School District.
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