For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,345 students in Norcross, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norcross, GA are Paul Duke Stem High School, Meadowcreek High School and Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norcross, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Norcross have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Norcross, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paul Duke Stem High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Norcross, GA (2026-27)
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 | 1,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 high schools in Norcross, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norcross, GA include Paul Duke Stem High School, Meadowcreek High School and Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West.
How many public high schools are located in Norcross?
3 public high schools are located in Norcross.
What is the racial composition of students in Norcross?
Norcross public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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