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Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West

5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071Gwinnett County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
220
Students
Total enrolled
$14,002
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 60% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 220 students in grades 06–12 in Norcross, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,002 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West is a mid-sized high in Norcross, Georgia, serving grades 06–12 with 220 students. The district invests $14,002 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West

220
Total Students
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 59 female
73%
27%
Male 73%Female 27%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 148 students
Student Composition
56%
33%
Asian2%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino56%
Black33%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130255003690

Academic Outcomes at Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 9th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,002Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,002
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,161
Student Support$2,660
Administration$1,680
Operations$2,100
Other$1,400
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,002 spent per student, an estimated $6,203 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
44%
State government
42.0%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
McConnell Middle SchoolNorth Gwinnett Middle SchoolTrickum Middle SchoolRichards Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Brookwood High SchoolPeachtree Ridge High SchoolGrayson High SchoolParkview High School
+15 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyGwinnett County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGwinnett County →
Phone: (770)246-5300
NCES ID: 130255003690
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Norcross seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.