Best High Schools in Duluth, GA

High schools
7
Students
18,537
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Duluth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lambert High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students

2. Peachtree Ridge High School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3300 Students

3. Mcclure Health Science High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students

4. Norcross High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2608 Students

5. Duluth High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2644 Students

6. Discovery High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2803 Students

7. Berkmar High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3029 Students

Best Middle Schools in Duluth, GA

Middle schools
10
Students
13,227
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Duluth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riverwatch Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students

2. Hull Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1252 Students

3. Coleman Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students

4. Northbrook Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students

5. Pinckneyville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1206 Students

6. Duluth Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students

7. Summerour Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1465 Students

8. Sweetwater Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1480 Students

9. Richards Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1986 Students

10. Radloff Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Duluth, GA

Elementary schools
20
Students
16,278
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Duluth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Simpson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students

2. Johns Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students

3. Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

State Charter Schools Ii- Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Exce • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 301 Students

4. Parsons Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students

5. Burnette Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students

6. Chattahoochee Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1107 Students

7. Mason Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 963 Students

8. Jackson Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1491 Students

9. Harris Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students

10. New Life Academy Of Excellence

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gwinnett County • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 566 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Duluth, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Duluth, GA has a total population of 97,850 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Duluth, GA

54,878

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duluth, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duluth, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duluth, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,309 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Duluth, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Duluth, GA

How many schools are in Duluth, GA?

Duluth, GA has 41 public schools: 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 54,878 students in total.

How do schools in Duluth perform on state tests?

On average, 41 schools in Duluth score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Duluth exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duluth?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Duluth, GA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Berkeley Lake, GA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Norcross, GA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Johns Creek, GA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Suwanee, GA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lawrenceville, GA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lilburn, GA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Doraville, GA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Tucker, GA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alpharetta, GA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 63%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dunwoody, GA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Duluth

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
80%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
52.8%
Avg projected
51.9%

20 of 20 schools in Duluth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 9B: 7C: 2D: 2

All 20 public schools we grade in Duluth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (3)

Middle and junior high schools (5)

Elementary and primary schools (9)

Other schools and academies (3)

Private schools (5)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Duluth (1)