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Gwinnett County

Georgia · Public School District
139
Schools
180,176
Students
$14,002
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
82.9%
Graduation Rate
-3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Gwinnett County is a public school district in Georgia serving 180,176 students across 139 schools. It includes 82 elementary, 29 middle, 25 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,002 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (139)
Elementary Schools82 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alcova Elementary SchoolPK–051,436
Alford ElementaryPK–05896
Anderson-Livsey Elementary SchoolPK–05648
Annistown Elementary SchoolKG–05709
Arcado Elementary SchoolPK–05977
Baggett Elementary SchoolPK–051,020
Baldwin ElementaryPK–05917
Beaver Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05983
Benefield Elementary SchoolPK–051,243
Berkeley Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05819
Bethesda Elementary SchoolPK–051,148
Britt Elementary SchoolKG–05599
Brookwood Elementary SchoolPK–051,461
Burnette Elementary SchoolPK–05721
Camp Creek Elementary SchoolPK–051,338
Cedar Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05900
Centerville Elementary SchoolKG–05672
Chattahoochee Elementary SchoolPK–051,107
Chesney Elementary SchoolPK–051,089
Cooper Elementary SchoolPK–051,447
Corley Elementary SchoolPK–051,096
Craig Elementary SchoolPK–051,087
Dacula Elementary SchoolPK–051,188
Duncan Creek ElementaryPK–051,397
Dyer Elementary SchoolPK–05861
Ferguson Elementary SchoolPK–05819
Fort Daniel Elementary SchoolPK–05691
Freeman's Mill Elementary SchoolPK–051,057
Graves Elementary SchoolPK–051,071
Grayson Elementary SchoolPK–051,009
Gwin Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–051,060
Harbins Elementary SchoolPK–051,412
Harmony Elementary SchoolPK–05609
Harris Elementary SchoolPK–05644
Head Elementary SchoolPK–05752
Hopkins Elementary SchoolPK–051,085
Ivy Creek Elementary SchoolPK–051,572
Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–051,491
Jenkins Elementary SchoolPK–05754
Kanoheda Elementary SchoolPK–05890
Knight Elementary SchoolPK–05869
Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolPK–05699
Level Creek Elementary SchoolPK–051,080
Lilburn Elementary SchoolKG–051,299
Lovin Elementary SchoolPK–05893
Magill Elementary SchoolPK–051,274
Mason Elementary SchoolPK–05963
McKendree Elementary SchoolPK–051,013
Meadowcreek Elementary SchoolPK–05839
Minor Elementary SchoolPK–05899
Mountain Park Elementary SchoolPK–05646
Mulberry Elementary SchoolPK–05710
Nesbit Elementary SchoolPK–051,206
New Life Academy of ExcellenceCharterKG–08566
Norcross Elementary SchoolPK–05806
North Metro Academy of Performing ArtsKG–05240
Norton Elementary SchoolPK–05952
Parsons Elementary SchoolPK–05868
Partee Elementary SchoolPK–05753
Patrick Elementary SchoolPK–05891
Peachtree Elementary SchoolPK–05696
Pharr Elementary SchoolPK–05790
Puckett's Mill Elementary SchoolPK–05780
Riverside Elementary SchoolPK–05967
Roberts Elementary SchoolPK–05996
Rock Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05749
Rockbridge Elementary SchoolKG–051,033
Rosebud Elementary SchoolPK–05987
Shiloh Elementary SchoolPK–05719
Simonton Elementary SchoolPK–05749
Simpson Elementary SchoolPK–05951
Starling Elementary SchoolPK–051,103
Stripling Elementary SchoolPK–05787
Sugar Hill Elementary SchoolPK–051,107
Suwanee Elementary SchoolPK–05672
Sycamore Elementary SchoolPK–05781
Taylor Elementary SchoolPK–05873
Trip Elementary SchoolPK–051,315
Walnut Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05751
White Oak Elementary SchoolKG–05672
Winn Holt Elementary SchoolPK–051,055
Woodward Mill Elementary SchoolPK–051,020
Middle Schools29 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bay Creek Middle School06–081,330
Berkmar Middle School06–081,084
Coleman Middle School06–08810
Couch Middle School06–081,087
Creekland Middle School06–081,860
Crews Middle School06–081,421
Dacula Middle School06–081,839
Duluth Middle School06–081,271
Five Forks Middle School06–081,218
Grace Snell Middle School06–081,268
Hull Middle School06–081,252
Jones Middle School06–081,562
Jordan Middle School06–08795
Lanier Middle School06–081,349
Lilburn Middle School06–081,783
McConnell Middle School06–082,176
Moore Middle School06–08908
North Gwinnett Middle School06–082,168
Northbrook Middle School06–08921
Osborne Middle School06–081,667
Pinckneyville Middle School06–081,206
Radloff Middle School06–081,299
Richards Middle School06–081,986
Shiloh Middle School06–081,738
Snellville Middle School06–08882
Summerour Middle School06–081,465
Sweetwater Middle School06–081,480
Trickum Middle School06–082,148
Twin Rivers Middle School06–081,616
High Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Archer High School09–123,134
Berkmar High School09–123,029
Brookwood High School09–123,878
Central Gwinnett High School09–122,380
Collins Hill High School09–122,695
Dacula High School09–122,498
Discovery High School09–122,803
Duluth High School09–122,644
Grayson High School09–123,284
Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East07–12226
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West06–12220
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology09–121,231
Lanier High School09–121,853
McClure Health Science High School09–121,146
Meadowcreek High School09–122,663
Mill Creek High School09–122,839
Mountain View High School09–122,303
Norcross High School09–122,608
North Gwinnett High School09–123,097
Parkview High School09–123,262
Paul Duke STEM High School09–121,222
Peachtree Ridge High School09–123,300
Phoenix High School09–12762
Shiloh High School09–122,203
South Gwinnett High School09–122,677
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gwinnett Online CampusKG–122,252
International Transition Center08–11638
Oakland Meadow SchoolPK–1246
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,002Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
44%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal
13.7%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
139
Schools
180,176
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.9%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 139 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County has 139 public schools, serving a total of 180,176 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gwinnett County?
The graduation rate is 82.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gwinnett County spend per student?
Gwinnett County spends $14,002 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gwinnett County?
55% of students in Gwinnett County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gwinnett County?
Yes — 1 of the 139 schools in Gwinnett County is a charter school.
What grade levels does Gwinnett County serve?
Gwinnett County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gwinnett County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gwinnett County is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.