Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Life Academy Of Excellence 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 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Life Academy of Excellence's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Duluth, GA, encompassing approximately 422.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 22 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Life Academy Of Excellence's student population of 645 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
A School Where Educating Is Our Number One Goal
School Rankings
New Life Academy Of Excellence 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 New Life Academy Of Excellence is 0.55, 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
#778 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
60%
36%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Life Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
New Life Academy Of Excellence is ranked #778 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are New Life Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
New Life Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend New Life Academy Of Excellence?
645 students attend New Life Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Life Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Life Academy Of Excellence?
New Life Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Life Academy Of Excellence offer ?
New Life Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Life Academy Of Excellence part of?
New Life Academy Of Excellence is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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