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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 30507

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

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1,986

Students

Top rankedSouth Hall Middle School297^th of 578 Georgia middle schools

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Biggest riser

East Hall Middle School up 32 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Middle Schools in zip code 30507 (Gainesville, GA) serve grades 6-8 across three schools in the Hall County district, an area characterized by high poverty rates and significant academic challenges.

World Language Academy Middle School stands out as the strongest overall performer despite being the smallest school (256 students). It has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (10.2% vs. 20.3% at East Hall Middle School), the lowest poverty rate (61.72% free/reduced lunch), and the lowest per-student spending ($12,333). World Language leads in 8th grade Social Studies (39.8% proficient) and has the best state ranking trajectory, though it has slipped from the 59th to 40th percentile over three years. South Hall Middle School, the largest school (955 students), is the most consistent performer, ranking in the 44-49th percentile range for three years. It excels in 8th grade math (46.9% proficient, matching the state average) and Algebra I (79.6% proficient, far exceeding the district's 38.7%). East Hall Middle School faces the most significant challenges, with the highest poverty rate (81.81%), highest chronic absenteeism (20.3%), and lowest state ranking (29th percentile, 1-star rating) despite spending the most per student ($16,504).

All three schools show a striking Algebra I paradox—proficiency rates of 79.6% to 90.9% dwarf district and state averages, suggesting only advanced students are placed in these courses. However, science proficiency is critically low: South Hall (8.3%) and East Hall (8.1%) score less than one-third of the state average (29.7%). Spending does not correlate with outcomes—East Hall spends the most yet performs worst, while World Language spends the least and performs best. Chronic absenteeism strongly predicts performance, with the school having the lowest absenteeism achieving the best results. South Hall showed notable improvement in 6th grade math, jumping from 29.5% to 45.8% proficiency year-over-year. Parents should note that all schools serve predominantly low-income populations, and while advanced math students are well-served, the overall gap from state averages in core subjects—especially science—remains a pressing concern.

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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	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
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%)	44.7	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
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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 30507

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gainesville	2.48 mi	36	248^th
Oakwood	6.32 mi	3	336^th
Flowery Branch	6.67 mi	9	137^th
Talmo	6.95 mi	1	130^th
Braselton	10.49 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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