Flowery Branch High School is a four-year public high school located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States, operated by Hall County Schools. In 2007, Flowery Branch was voted Georgia's High School of Excellence. It is one of seven high schools in the district and enrolls about 1,600 students.
Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Flowery Branch High School ranks in the top 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 is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flowery Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Flowery Branch High School's student population of 1,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Flowery Branch High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flowery Branch High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
7%
36%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)93%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowery Branch High School's ranking?
Flowery Branch High School is ranked #801 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Flowery Branch High School often compared to?
Flowery Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hall High School, Buford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flowery Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Flowery Branch High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Flowery Branch High School?
1,350 students attend Flowery Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Flowery Branch High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flowery Branch High School?
Flowery Branch High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Flowery Branch High School offer ?
Flowery Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flowery Branch High School part of?
Flowery Branch High School is part of Hall County School District.
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