Gwinnett County School District

52 Gwinnett Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gwinnett County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public elementary schools serving 122,636 students in Gwinnett County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Gwinnett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
140 Schools
1,913 Schools
# Students
182,214 Students
1,214,504 Students
# Teachers
12,747 Teachers
88,597 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#37 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gwinnett County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gwinnett County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gwinnett County  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
383 Students
2,865 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21,721 Students
59,946 Students
% Asian Students
12%
5%
# Hispanic Students
64,522 Students
225,346 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
19%
# Black Students
58,553 Students
439,858 Students
% Black Students
32%
36%
# White Students
29,039 Students
422,065 Students
% White Students
16%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
162 Students
1,194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7,834 Students
62,723 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,719
49,231
# Students in K Grade:
11,370
118,091
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,370
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,905
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13,218
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,329
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,576
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,734
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,989
128,507
# Students in 8th Grade:
14,312
128,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,131
6,366
# Students in 10th Grade:
16,528
5,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,040
5,192
# Students in 12th Grade:
13,993
4,357
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,242 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$2,345 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gwinnett County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,231 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gwinnett County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,869
$14,234
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gwinnett County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,242
$13,365
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gwinnett County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gwinnett County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #22.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 1,077 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 963 students
Rank: #44.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 2,242 students
Rank: #55.
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 765-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
251 Highway 23 Ne
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 1,003 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Suwanee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-5763
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #99.
Crews Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #1010.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 1,559 students
Rank: #1111.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1615 Old Peachtree Rd Nw
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #1212.
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 1,056 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6214
Grades: PK-5
| 963 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Osborne Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4404 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,723 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1330 Holly Brook Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 1,477 students
Rank: #1616.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1075 Rocky Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 978-5560
Grades: PK-5
| 1,084 students
Rank: #1717.
Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Camp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
958 Cole Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 1,447 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Duncan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,569 students
Rank: #2020.
Hull Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Old Peachtree Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #2121.
Burnette Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3221 Mcginnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 546-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2222.
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Old Peachtree Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955
Grades: PK-5
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2323.
Head Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Hewatt Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #2424.
Fort Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1725 Auburn Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 932-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #2525.
Trip Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
841 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 1,415 students
Rank: #2626.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,744 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Five Forks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Taylor School Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodward Mill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 407-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 1,041 students
Rank: #3030.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 Bunten Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 232-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #3131.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Pounds Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-2224
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #3232.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
442 E Union Grove Cir
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #3333.
Twin Rivers Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 Braselton Hwy
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,627 students
Rank: #3434.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6482 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-8419
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2707 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 140 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 182,214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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