Hall County

Hall County Schools serves approximately 26,893 students across 37 schools in a rural Georgia locale, comprising 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.8% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 supported by 1,890 teachers.

Academic performance metrics position Hall County slightly below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 37.2% compared to Georgia's 38.7%, while reading proficiency reaches 33.3% versus the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 86.9% trails the state average of 90.9%, though the dropout rate remains relatively low at 2.7%. Chronic absenteeism affects 22.5% of the student population.

The district serves a diverse student body with significant economic and linguistic complexity. Economically disadvantaged students represent 65.0% of enrollment, while 30.0% are English learners and 14.4% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 50.6% Hispanic, 40.1% White, 4.5% Black, and 1.4% Asian students.

Financial resources present constraints relative to state benchmarks. Per-pupil spending of $11,809.86 falls below Georgia's average of $13,122, with a total budget of $369.1 million. Revenue sources are relatively balanced: 45.4% from local funding, 41.9% from state sources, and 12.7% from federal allocations. This funding structure reflects the district's reliance on local capacity in a rural setting.