For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,105 students in Norcross, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Norcross, GA are Paul Duke Stem High School, Meadowcreek High School and Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norcross, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Norcross have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Norcross, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paul Duke Stem High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Norcross, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Duke Stem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowcreek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Grades: 9-12
| 2,663 students
Rank: #33.
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 246-5300
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 246-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Norcross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Life Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3159 Campus Dr Ste 100
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norcross, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Norcross, GA include Paul Duke Stem High School, Meadowcreek High School and Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West.
How many public high schools are located in Norcross?
3 public high schools are located in Norcross.
What is the racial composition of students in Norcross?
Norcross public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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