Best Schools in Gwinnett County, GA
Gwinnett County, GA has 207 public schools (31 high, 34 middle, 117 elementary) serving 217,520 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Gwinnett County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gwinnett County, GA
The top high schools in Gwinnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
2. Buford High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buford City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1846 Students
3. North Gwinnett High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3097 Students
4. Seckinger High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1638 Students
5. Mill Creek High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2839 Students
6. Brookwood High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3878 Students
7. Parkview High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3262 Students
8. Paul Duke Stem High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
9. Loganville High School
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Walton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1808 Students
10. Grayson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gwinnett County, GA
The top middle schools in Gwinnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Gwinnett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2168 Students
2. Crews Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1421 Students
3. Five Forks Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1218 Students
4. Bay Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1330 Students
5. Twin Rivers Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1616 Students
6. Osborne Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1667 Students
7. Buford Middle School
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Buford City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1426 Students
8. Couch Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1087 Students
9. Jones Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1562 Students
10. Hull Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1252 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gwinnett County, GA
The top elementary schools in Gwinnett County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Level Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1080 Students
2. Riverside Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
3. Simpson Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students
4. Roberts Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 996 Students
5. Suwanee Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
6. Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence
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State Charter Schools Ii- Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Exce • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 301 Students
7. Head Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students
8. Ivy Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1572 Students
9. Craig Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1087 Students
10. Puckett's Mill Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gwinnett County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gwinnett County, GA has a total population of 957,062 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gwinnett County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gwinnett County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gwinnett County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gwinnett County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gwinnett County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gwinnett County, GA
How many schools are in Gwinnett County, GA?
Gwinnett County, GA has 207 public schools: 31 high schools, 34 middle schools and 117 elementary schools, serving 217,520 students in total.
How do schools in Gwinnett County perform on state tests?
On average, 207 schools in Gwinnett County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Gwinnett County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gwinnett County?
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.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gwinnett County
11 places in Gwinnett County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Lawrenceville (35)
- Snellville (14)
- Duluth (13)
- Lilburn (13)
- Norcross (12)
- Suwanee (11)
- Buford (10)
- Dacula (8)
- Sugar Hill (6)
- Grayson (5)
- Hoschton (3)
School districts (2)
- Gwinnett County (139 schools)
- Buford City (5 schools)