Gainesville High School is located in Gainesville, Georgia, United States.
Serving 2,356 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gainesville High School's student population of 2,356 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gainesville High School 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 Gainesville High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1666 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
63%
19%
Black
17%
36%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Elephant
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gainesville High School's ranking?
Gainesville High School is ranked #1666 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gainesville High School often compared to?
Gainesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowery Branch High School, Johnson High School, Chestatee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gainesville High School?
The graduation rate of Gainesville High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
2,356 students attend Gainesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gainesville High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville High School offer ?
Gainesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainesville High School part of?
Gainesville High School is part of Gainesville City School District.
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