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Johnson High School

3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507 · (770) 536-2394 · Hall County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,318 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,318
High
DISTRICT 999 · STATE 1,120
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
90 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
932 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 74%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
387
Grade 10
409
Grade 11
265
Grade 12
257
Student demographics
White
12%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
81%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 19%
Black
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 36%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
Math
26.4%
GA avg 44.6% . -5.5pp since 2021
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
27.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.8%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,318
-271 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 17.8:1
% White
12%
was 25%
% Hispanic
81%
was 66%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Johnson High School

Johnson High School, a middle-of-the-pack secondary school in Gainesville, Georgia, overseen by Hall County, enrolls 1,318 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Across the 38 schools in Hall County (28,028 students total), Johnson High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Johnson High School records that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (81%). The remainder reads as 12% White, 4% Black. By comparison, Hall County as a whole is about 29% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 90 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.6:1. The state averages about 15.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 71% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, Johnson High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 40.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 27.1%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Hall County put median household income runs about $80,901, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Hall County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,525 students), Johnson High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is World Language Academy Middle School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Johnson High School. On composite proficiency, Johnson High School comes 4th of 9 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 20.6%.

Johnson High School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Johnson High School's enrollment has declined 17% since 2018, when it stood at 1,589 (now 1,318). The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 66% to 81% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Johnson High School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Hall County at a glance

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Population
212,705
Census ACS
Median income
$80,901
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
36,525 students

Quick facts

School name
Johnson High School
District
Hall County
Address
3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
Phone
(770) 536-2394
County
Hall County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,318
Teachers (FTE)
90
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
932 (71%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
130261001168
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hall County
Other schools in Gainesville
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Frequently asked questions

About Johnson High School
How many students attend Johnson High School?
Johnson High School enrolls approximately 1,318 students in grades 09-12.
Is Johnson High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Johnson High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Johnson High School have?
Johnson High School employs 90 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Johnson High School?
Student demographics at Johnson High School are roughly 12% White, 81% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Johnson High School public or private?
Johnson High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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