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White Sulphur Elementary School (Closed 2024)

2480 Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Sulphur Elementary 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 was 27% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
#1673 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
18%
40%
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
19%
Black
7%
36%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Sulphur Elementary School's ranking?
White Sulphur Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend White Sulphur Elementary School?
441 students attend White Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of White Sulphur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Sulphur Elementary School?
White Sulphur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Sulphur Elementary School offer ?
White Sulphur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Sulphur Elementary School part of?
White Sulphur Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.

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