Duluth High School is a public secondary school in Duluth, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It provides education for grades 9-12 and is operated by Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Serving 2,556 students in grades 9-12, Duluth High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Duluth High School serves the western part of Duluth, GA, covering an area of approximately 21.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duluth High School's student population of 2,556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duluth High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duluth High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Mascot
Wildcat, Willy The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duluth High School's ranking?
Duluth High School is ranked #718 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Duluth High School often compared to?
Duluth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peachtree Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duluth High School?
The graduation rate of Duluth High School is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Duluth High School?
2,556 students attend Duluth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Duluth High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duluth High School?
Duluth High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duluth High School offer ?
Duluth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duluth High School part of?
Duluth High School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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