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Best Schools in Norcross, GA
Norcross, GA has 46 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 24 elementary) serving 47,447 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Norcross meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norcross, GA
The top high schools in Norcross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul Duke Stem High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
2. Dunwoody High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
3. Mcclure Health Science High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
4. Lakeside High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
5. Norcross High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2608 Students
6. Duluth High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2644 Students
7. Berkmar High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3029 Students
8. Meadowcreek High School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students
9. Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (give) West
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norcross, GA
The top middle schools in Norcross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1206 Students
2. Berkmar Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
3. Duluth Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students
4. Summerour Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1465 Students
5. Peachtree Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1288 Students
6. Henderson Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
7. Lilburn Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1783 Students
8. Radloff Middle School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norcross, GA
The top elementary schools in Norcross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simpson Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 951 Students
2. International Charter Academy Of Georgia
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State Charter Schools Ii- International Charter Academy Of • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 200 Students
3. Brookhaven Innovation Academy
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State Charter Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 501 Students
4. Berkeley Lake Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
5. North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
6. Lilburn Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1299 Students
7. Peachtree Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
8. Minor Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 899 Students
9. Chesney Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1089 Students
10. Norcross Elementary School
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Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norcross, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norcross, GA has a total population of 113,616 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norcross, 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 Norcross, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norcross, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norcross, 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 Norcross, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norcross, GA
How many schools are in Norcross, GA?
Norcross, GA has 46 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 47,447 students in total.
How do schools in Norcross perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Norcross score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Norcross meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norcross?
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: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Norcross
13 of 13 schools in Norcross carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 3D: 7F: 1
All 13 public schools we grade in Norcross. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Baldwin Elementary
- Beaver Ridge Elementary School
- Graves Elementary School
- Meadowcreek Elementary School
- Norcross Elementary School
- Rockbridge Elementary School
- Stripling Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Al Falah Academy
- Al Furquan Academy
- Covered Bridge Montessori School
- Norcross Christian Academy
- Still Waters International Academy
- Still Waters International Academy
- The Torch And The Sword Kingdom Academy