Sugar Hill Elementary School

939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Sugar Hill Elementary School's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Hill Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#226 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sugar Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
18%
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Black
22%
36%
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White
33%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Sugar Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugar Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sugar Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School?
1,136 students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sugar Hill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Hill Elementary School?
Sugar Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Hill Elementary School part of?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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