North Gwinnett High School vs. Peachtree Ridge High School
Should I attend North Gwinnett High School or Peachtree Ridge High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Gwinnett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Peachtree Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,087 students in grades 9-12, North Gwinnett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,313 students in grades 9-12, Peachtree Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,087 students
3,313 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
176 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#632 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
733
827
Grade 10 Students
756
840
Grade 11 Students
783
842
Grade 12 Students
815
804
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
27%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
13%
31%
% White
43%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
