For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 12,608 students in Norcross, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,696 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Norcross, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Norcross, GA are Paul Duke Stem High School, Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Norcross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norcross, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Norcross have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Norcross, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Duke Stem High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Hunter St
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 538-1550
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 538-1550
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Norcross Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hunt St
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2188
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Price Pl
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 225-5500
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 225-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Summerour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Price Place Pl Nw
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-3045
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-3045
Gr: 6-8 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Beaver Ruin Rd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 447-6307
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 447-6307
Gr: PK-5 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Graves Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 326-8000
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 326-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Meadowcreek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Georgia Belle Ct
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 931-5701
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 931-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Stripling Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6155 Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 582-7577
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 582-7577
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Rockbridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6066 Rockbridge School Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 448-9363
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 448-9363
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Meadowcreek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 246-5300
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 246-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Norcross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3159 Campus Dr Ste 100
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norcross, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Norcross, GA include Paul Duke Stem High School, Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Norcross Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norcross?
12 public schools are located in Norcross.
What percentage of students in Norcross go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Norcross are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norcross?
Norcross public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Norcross are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Norcross include: Graves Elementary School vs. Beaver Ridge Elementary School, Norcross Elementary School vs. Beaver Ridge Elementary School, Beaver Ridge Elementary School vs. Graves Elementary School
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