Gwinnett County School District

52 Gwinnett Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gwinnett County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 139 public schools serving 179,581 students in Gwinnett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gwinnett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
139 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
179,581 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
11,659 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#37 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gwinnett County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gwinnett County  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.70
# American Indian Students
296 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20,164 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
60,007 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
18%
# Black Students
58,640 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
33%
36%
# White Students
32,760 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
18%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
171 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7,543 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,218
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
11,572
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,211
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,622
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,709
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,123
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,282
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,499
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
14,340
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,093
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,825
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,244
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
14,218
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
13,625
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,421 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$2,345 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gwinnett County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,231 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gwinnett County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,058
$14,328
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gwinnett County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,421
$13,453
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gwinnett County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gwinnett County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #22.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #33.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 1,036 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #55.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 2,124 students
Rank: #66.
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 765-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
251 Highway 23 Ne
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 927 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Suwanee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-5763
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #99.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crews Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,382 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Gwinnett High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Level Creek Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-9558
Grades: 9-12
| 3,087 students
Rank: #1212.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1313.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1615 Old Peachtree Rd Nw
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #1414.
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 1,067 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6214
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Osborne Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4404 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,696 students
Rank: #1717.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1330 Holly Brook Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 1,426 students
Rank: #1818.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1075 Rocky Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 978-5560
Grades: PK-5
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1919.
Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #2020.
Mill Creek High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 3,812 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Camp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
958 Cole Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 1,296 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Duncan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,266 students
Rank: #2323.
Hull Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Old Peachtree Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #2424.
Burnette Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3221 Mcginnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 546-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2525.
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Old Peachtree Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #2626.
Head Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Hewatt Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1725 Auburn Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 932-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2828.
Trip Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
841 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 1,272 students
Rank: #2929.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Five Forks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Taylor School Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodward Mill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 407-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 987 students
Rank: #3333.
Archer High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 New Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 407-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 3,061 students
Rank: #3434.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Bunten Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 232-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Pounds Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-2224
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gwinnett County School District?
Gwinnett County School District manages 139 public schools serving 179,581 students.
What is the rank of Gwinnett County School District?
Gwinnett County School District is ranked #38 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gwinnett County School District?
34% of Gwinnett County School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gwinnett County School District?
Gwinnett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gwinnett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,421 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 139 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 179,581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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