West Hall Middle School

whms.hallco.org/web/

842 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Hall Middle School, located in Oakwood, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Hall County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on a well-rounded academic experience. By leveraging the resources of the Hall County district, the school emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Oakwood community, maintaining an active online presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents and students to access academic calendars, faculty information, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing young adolescents for the challenges of their formative years, West Hall Middle School balances rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of athletic programs and student organizations designed to engage the diverse interests of its student body.

842

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hall Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	548
Black	65
Asian	15
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
548 (65.1%)
White
195 (23.2%)
Black
65 (7.7%)
Two or More
18 (2.1%)
Asian
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hall County
Phone:	(770)967-4871
Website:	http://whms.hallco.org/web/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 249

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 301

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Hall Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	249
Grade 7	292
Grade 8	301

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Hall Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	47.3%
Male	444	52.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th