North Gwinnett High School
North Gwinnett High School serves 3,023 students in grades 9-12.
North Gwinnett High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Gwinnett High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Gwinnett High School's student population of 3,023 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,023 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 145 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Gwinnett High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Gwinnett High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #62 out of 2188 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 23% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 12% | 37% |
| White | 53% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Gwinnett High School is Lanier High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Gwinnett Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Level Creek Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Suwanee Level Creek Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,018 student10
0.8 miles
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950 0.8 PK-5 1,018 - Buford North Gwinnett Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 2,193 students10
0.8 miles
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300 0.8 6-8 2,193 - Suwanee Roberts Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 806 students10
1.4 miles
251 Highway 23 Ne
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370 1.4 PK-5 806 - Suwanee Riverside Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,003 student10
1.6 miles
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000 1.6 PK-5 1,003 - Buford Sugar Hill Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 1,181 student10
2.0 miles
939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735 2 PK-5 1,181
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