Oakwood’s public schools score below 53% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 33% of Oakwood’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oakwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oakwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 247 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oakwood’s, its schools beat 42%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,534 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then nine middle and nine high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Christ Place Weekday Preschool & Kind. (private) and Maranatha Christian (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oakwood’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Georgia school districts, #141 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oakwood, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Oakwood
Oakwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Oakwood’s public schools are run by Hall County School District, which also serves Clermont, Flowery Branch, Gillsville and Lula and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Oakwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Oakwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | B− | Hall County |
| Gainesville | C | Gainesville City |
| Flowery Branch | B− | Hall County |
Every school in Oakwood
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oakwood’s schools
Are Oakwood’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oakwood children attend score below 53% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #141 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oakwood in?
Hall County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 27,257 students in 36 schools (2024–25).
Where do Oakwood kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Johnson High School, Flowery Branch High, East Hall High School, West Hall High School, Chestatee High School, Cherokee Bluff High School, North Hall High School, Lanier College and Career Academy and The Foundry.
What is Oakwood’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Hall County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Oakwood spend per student?
$14,534 in Hall County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oakwood?
Yes: Christ Place Weekday Preschool & Kind. (religious, grades PK–K, 134 students) and Maranatha Christian (religious, grades PK–12, 90 students).
Parents talk
What Oakwood families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.