For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,357 students in Gainesville, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA are East Forsyth High School, North Hall High School and Chestatee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Gainesville, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Hall High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gainesville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 888-1235
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 888-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
North Hall High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4885 Mount Vernon Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-7331
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-7331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Chestatee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Sardis Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Johnson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-2394
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 1,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
East Hall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3534 E Hall Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-9921
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 536-9921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 2,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Lanier College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
The Foundry
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-2330
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
332 Washington Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5276
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5276
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, GA include East Forsyth High School, North Hall High School and Chestatee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesville?
10 public high schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gainesville include: East Hall High School vs. Chestatee High School, North Hall High School vs. Chestatee High School, Chestatee High School vs. North Hall High School
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