West Hall High School is a public high school located in the western portion of Hall County, Georgia, United States, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. West Hall is located about 10 miles southwest of Gainesville City, 20 miles Southwest of Dahlonega, and around 40 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta.
Serving 1,248 students in grades 9-12, West Hall 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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West Hall High School's student population of 1,248 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
West Hall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hall High School is 0.57, 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
#1469 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
60%
19%
Black
8%
36%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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West Hall High School is ranked #1469 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Hall High School often compared to?
West Hall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowery Branch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Hall High School?
The graduation rate of West Hall High School is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Hall High School?
1,248 students attend West Hall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Hall High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Hall High School?
West Hall High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Hall High School offer ?
West Hall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hall High School part of?
West Hall High School is part of Hall County School District.
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