There were 38 African American students enrolled at South Hall Middle School for the 2024-25 school year, a decrease of 2.6% compared to the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows.
Overall student enrollment at South Hall Middle School totaled 953 in 2024-25. Of these, 4% were African American, making this group the second-smallest among the school’s population.
South Hall Middle School is part of the Hall County School District, with district offices located in Gainesville.
Out of all 35 schools in the Hall County School District, West Hall High School had the highest number of African American students in 2024-25, enrolling 112 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public school students in Georgia were 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE has implemented a statewide strategy that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and direct support for districts most impacted in order to improve student attendance.
Georgia lawmakers in 2025 approved legislation updating school attendance rules to prohibit expulsions based solely on absenteeism. The law also introduces new requirements for reporting and supports programs designed to help students earn diplomas through alternative pathways.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,191 | 59 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 1,220 | 48 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 1,228 | 49 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 1,235 | 49 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 1,216 | 48 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 1,276 | 38 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,265 | 50 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 1,274 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,099 | 43 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,080 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,052 | 42 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,020 | 40 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 956 | 38 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 980 | 39 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 953 | 38 | 4% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.