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 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Duke Stem High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Norcross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hunt St
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2188
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Summerour Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Price Place Pl Nw
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-3045
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-3045
Grades: 6-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 944 students
Rank: #66.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Graves Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 326-8000
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 326-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,051 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Beaver Ruin Rd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 447-6307
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 447-6307
Grades: PK-5
| 981 students
Rank: #88.
Stripling Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6155 Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 582-7577
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 582-7577
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Meadowcreek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Georgia Belle Ct
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 931-5701
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 931-5701
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #1010.
Rockbridge Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6066 Rockbridge School Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 448-9363
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 448-9363
Grades: PK-5
| 999 students
Rank: #1111.
Meadowcreek High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Grades: 9-12
| 2,640 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 222 students
Norcross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3159 Campus Dr Ste 100
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
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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