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North Hall Middle School

Q: Is North Hall Middle School a good school?

North Hall Middle School ranks 198 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

198^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 66% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

North Hall Middle School in Gainesville, GA, serves 826 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Hall County district, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 66th percentile statewide for 2025-2026.

This school stands out most dramatically in advanced math. An extraordinary 96.4% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam scored proficient or better—more than double the district average (38.7%) and nearly double the state average (48.1%). This is a consistent strength, with proficiency rates above 93% for the past four years. North Hall also excels in 8th-grade social studies (56.2% proficient vs. 32.6% district and 40.2% state) and 8th-grade math (61.3% vs. 46.5% district and 46.3% state). In fact, its 7th-grade math proficiency rate of 46% is the highest among all comparable schools in the area, including West Hall Middle School and East Hall Middle School. The one clear weakness is 8th-grade science, where only 15.6% of students are proficient—below the state average of 29.7%, though this is a common challenge across Hall County schools.

North Hall also shows notable strengths with specific student groups, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide for its Special Education students. Chronic absenteeism has dropped steadily from 24.6% in 2021-2022 to 16.1% in 2025-2026, now below both district and state averages. The school spends $12,580 per student, on the lower end compared to other Hall County middle schools, yet achieves results comparable to schools in higher-performing districts like Forsyth County. While the school has seen a slight dip from its previous 4-star ratings, it remains a solidly above-average performer, particularly in math and social studies, making it a strong choice for families prioritizing those subjects.

826

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,580

Per pupil spending ?

41.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4856 Rilla Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506

(770) 983-9749

District: Hall County

Students who attend North Hall Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Hall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (49% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hall County

✓Above the Georgia median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg37%

Georgia avg43%

198^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 8Middle Schools in the Hall County

120^th of 202Hall County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	198 of 578	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	205 of 585	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	167 of 578	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	146 of 569	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	148 of 558	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	122 of 542	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	184 of 559	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	175 of 543	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.2	184 of 539	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.0	164 of 545	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	65.3	157 of 537	70.8%	★★★★☆
2014	65.6	184 of 521	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.5	136 of 527	74.2%	★★★★☆
2012	68.6	149 of 508	70.7%	★★★★☆
2011	66.2	170 of 504	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.6	151 of 494	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.8	96 of 466	79.4%	★★★★☆
2008	70.4	124 of 462	73.2%	★★★★☆
2007	64.6	157 of 445	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.3	136 of 420	67.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	108 of 166	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.4	178 of 199	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	169 of 200	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	219 of 550	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.7	190 of 567	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	192 of 558	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.6	175 of 553	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	157 of 544	71.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.3	210 of 374	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.0	223 of 400	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.0	205 of 381	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	226 of 380	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.9	280 of 367	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	166 of 550	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	225 of 569	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	162 of 561	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	72.5	128 of 559	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	146 of 553	73.6%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	62.9	55 of 157	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.6	70 of 159	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	93 of 425	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.6	103 of 442	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.1	129 of 437	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	44.0	208 of 429	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	154 of 431	64.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.7	233 of 404	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.7	248 of 415	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	232 of 417	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	193 of 429	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.9	190 of 425	55.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)78th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile+4 vs school

Migrant (2023)65th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2026)60th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)44th percentile-22 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)35th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I96%+48 vs state

Social Studies56%+16 vs state

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

HS Physical Science49%-12 vs state

Science16%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	4856 Rilla Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-9749	826	59	14.1	41.8%	635 (76.9%)	13 (1.6%)	154 (18.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	61.7	198^th of 578 public middle schools	65.7%		60.4	205^th of 585 public middle schools	65.0%	7	96.4	38.9	46.0	61.3	15.6	56.2	48.9	$12,580	$328	$12,252
Chestatee Middle School	Public	6-8	2740 Fran Mar Dr	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 297-6270	834	66	12.5	71.5%	349 (41.8%)	6 (0.7%)	454 (54.4%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.8%)	42.5	308^th of 578 public middle schools	46.7%		40.2	338^th of 585 public middle schools	42.2%	30	74.3	37.3	35.3	46.0	19.3	29.7	31.4	$13,946	$708	$13,237
Gainesville Middle School East	Public	6-8	1581 Community Way	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 534-4237	896	61	14.6	73.3%	163 (18.2%)	153 (17.1%)	522 (58.3%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.4%)	31.8	386^th of 578 public middle schools	33.2%		30.7	404^th of 585 public middle schools	30.9%	18	78.1	26.7	33.0	27.2	19.5	24.7	67.8	$13,404	$712	$12,692
Gainesville Middle School West	Public	6-8	1279 McEver Rd SW	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 532-6250	931	57	16.3	73.3%	50 (5.4%)	201 (21.6%)	613 (65.8%)	29 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.1%)	19.7	466^th of 578 public middle schools	19.4%		18.4	483^rd of 585 public middle schools	17.4%	17	51.1	16.9	19.6	24.9	7.0	26.2	36.2	$9,571	$217	$9,353
East Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	4120 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 531-9457	775	72	10.7	81.8%	220 (28.4%)	30 (3.9%)	498 (64.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.0%)	28	412^th of 578 public middle schools	28.7%		24	444^th of 585 public middle schools	24.1%	32	90.9	20.7	29.1	33.7	8.1	23.6	63.0	$16,504	$1,001	$15,502
Lumpkin County Middle School	Public	6-8	152 School Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-6180	864	61	14.0	55.6%	742 (85.9%)	6 (0.7%)	88 (10.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.5%)	61.2	200^th of 578 public middle schools	65.4%		52.7	249^th of 585 public middle schools	57.4%	49	95.8	42.0	36.2	39.1	43.0	48.7		$12,795	$592	$12,203
White County Middle School	Public	6-8	283 Old Blairsville Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-4060	900	62	14.4	85.3%	781 (86.8%)	10 (1.1%)	55 (6.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.3%)	63.6	181^st of 578 public middle schools	68.7%		62.5	189^th of 585 public middle schools	67.7%	8	84.5	46.0	41.5	51.4	35.4	39.2	86.9	$12,500	$321	$12,178
South Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Poplar Springs Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-4416	955	75	12.6	77.4%	176 (18.4%)	39 (4.1%)	706 (73.9%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.6%)	44.8	297^th of 578 public middle schools	48.6%		41.6	327^th of 585 public middle schools	44.1%	30	79.6	45.8	32.9	46.9	8.3	28.1	57.2	$14,034	$878	$13,156
World Language Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Poplar Springs Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 533-4004	256	20	12.9	61.7%	37 (14.5%)	5 (2.0%)	210 (82.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	37.1	345^th of 578 public middle schools	40.3%		45.7	294^th of 585 public middle schools	49.7%	51	82.6	32.6	33.7	37.7		39.8	22.6	$12,333	$329	$12,004
West Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	5470 McEver Rd	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 967-4871	842	69	12.2	74.1%	195 (23.2%)	65 (7.7%)	548 (65.1%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	23.8	437^th of 578 public middle schools	24.4%		16.1	500^th of 585 public middle schools	14.5%	63	91.8	24.6	18.5	33.2	10.6	22.1	38.8	$13,836	$682	$13,154

Frequently Asked Questions about North Hall Middle School

What district is North Hall Middle School in?

Hall County

What is the racial makeup of North Hall Middle School?

Students at North Hall Middle School are 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is North Hall Middle School a good school?

North Hall Middle School ranks 198^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Hall Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 826 students attended North Hall Middle School.

What high school do graduates of North Hall Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Hall Middle School usually go on to attend North Hall High School

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