For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,974 students in Gainesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gainesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Gainesville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
222 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,949 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
18%
# Black Students
1,406 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
18%
36%
# White Students
1,083 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
13%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
277
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
639
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
650
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
562
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
617
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
590
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
620
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
571
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
593
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
561
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
694
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
639
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
491
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,736 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,974 students.
What is the rank of Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District is ranked #168 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville City School District?
62% of Gainesville City School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gainesville City School District?
Gainesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gainesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,787 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,974 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
