Grayson Elementary School

460 Grayson Pkwy
Grayson, GA 30017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,009 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grayson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,009 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grayson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Grayson Elementary School's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,009 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grayson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayson Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#337 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grayson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grayson Elementary School 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.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grayson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Grayson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grayson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grayson Elementary School's ranking?
Grayson Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Grayson Elementary School often compared to?
Grayson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starling Elementary School, Trip Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Grayson Elementary School?
1,009 students attend Grayson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grayson Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grayson Elementary School offer ?
Grayson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grayson Elementary School part of?
Grayson Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,009 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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