North Hall High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Hall High School |
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4885 Mount Vernon Road
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United States
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| Motto | "Providing Challenges... Envisioning Success" |
| Established | 1957 |
| Principal | Billy Wells |
| Staff | 75.30 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 (2021–22) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.11 |
| Education system | Hall County Schools |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Athletics conference | GHSA Region 7-AAA |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Rivals | Chestatee High School |
| Newspaper | The Forum |
| Yearbook | The Trojan |
| Website | North Hall High School |
North Hall High School is a public high school in Hall County, Georgia, USA. It is located in the northern part of the county, near the Appalachian Mountains. The school serves students from Murrayville, Clermont, and some areas of Gainesville. It teaches students from 9th to 12th grade.
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School History
North Hall High School opened its doors in 1957. On March 20, 1998, a strong tornado hit northern Hall County. The tornado caused a lot of damage to many buildings. It also damaged North Hall High School, taking off part of its roof. The school was repaired and continued to serve its students.
What Schools Are Nearby?
North Hall High School has several other high schools nearby. These schools are located in different directions around North Hall:
- To the North: White County High School
- To the South: Gainesville High School
- To the East: East Hall High School
- To the West: Lumpkin County High School
- To the Southwest: Chestatee High School
Learning at North Hall
North Hall High School is known for its strong academic programs. In 2010, the Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue, visited the school. He celebrated North Hall's high graduation rate of 95%. This means almost all students who started at the school finished their studies there.
The school also offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This is a special program for students who want a challenging education. Earning an IB diploma can help students prepare for college.
Who Goes to North Hall?
North Hall High School has many students. As of the 2021–2022 school year, there were 1,138 students.
Students by Grade
- 9th Grade: 351 students
- 10th Grade: 306 students
- 11th Grade: 265 students
- 12th Grade: 216 students
Students by Gender
- Male students: 609
- Female students: 529
Schools That Feed Into North Hall
Students who attend North Hall High School usually come from certain middle and elementary schools. These are called "feeder schools."
Middle Schools
- North Hall Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Mt. Vernon Exploratory Academy
- Riverbend Advanced Scholars Academy
- Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy
Clubs and Activities
North Hall High School offers many fun activities outside of classes. These activities help students learn new skills and make friends. Some of the clubs and activities include:
- Academic Team (for smart students)
- Beta Club (a service club)
- Cheerleading
- Chess Club
- Drama (acting)
- DECA (for marketing and business)
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
- FFA (Future Farmers of America)
- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
- Humane Society (for animal lovers)
- JHBA (Junior High Band Association)
- Marching Band
- Spanish Club
- Speech & Debate Club
- Thespians (for theater)
Sports Teams
North Hall High School has many sports teams for students to join. They compete in various sports throughout the year:
- Baseball
- Basketball (for boys and girls)
- Cross Country (running)
- Football
- Golf (for boys and girls)
- Soccer (for boys and girls)
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis (for boys and girls)
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Music Programs
The North Hall Band program is very active. It includes several different musical groups:
- Marching Band
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- Jazz Band
- Winter Guard
- Indoor Drumline
- Smaller musical groups
Marching Band
The Marching Trojan Band performs at football games and competes in contests. They also take part in the annual Hall County Marching Exhibition.
Famous People Who Went Here
Some well-known people have graduated from North Hall High School:
- Doug Collins – A politician who used to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the country.
- Jody Davis – A former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher for teams like the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves.
- Corey Hulsey – A former professional football player in the NFL. He played for the Oakland Raiders.
- Dan Jackson – A college football player for the Georgia Bulldogs.
- James Jarrard – A high-ranking officer in the United States Army. He is a Major General.
- Reese Olson - A pitcher for the MLB Detroit Tigers baseball team.
