The Foundry

2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, The Foundry 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Foundry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The Foundry's student population of 45 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

The Foundry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Foundry is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1924 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
37%
≤10%
40%
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
62%
19%
Black
7%
36%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Foundry's ranking?
The Foundry is ranked #1924 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Foundry?
The graduation rate of The Foundry is 21-39%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Foundry?
45 students attend The Foundry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Foundry students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Foundry?
The Foundry has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Foundry offer ?
The Foundry offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Foundry part of?
The Foundry is part of Hall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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