Serving 3,284 students in grades 9-12, Grayson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grayson High School's student population of 3,284 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 193 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
193 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grayson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayson High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
57%
36%
White
14%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayson High School's ranking?
Grayson High School is ranked #546 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Grayson High School often compared to?
Grayson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Archer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grayson High School?
The graduation rate of Grayson High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grayson High School?
3,284 students attend Grayson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grayson High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayson High School?
Grayson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grayson High School offer ?
Grayson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grayson High School part of?
Grayson High School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/7/2008
I am a black male student at Grayson Highschool, and I am currently a senior. I personally have never experienced or even heard of any of the things the previous reviewer has talked about. I have enjoyed my experience at Grayson Highschool and have many friends from all different races, and my highschool is a majority miniority so its hard not to have friends from every background. I love Grayson and her closed mindedness is dissapointing. I'm not saying there isn't any racism becuase there always will be from all sides. It just sounds like the previous reviewer has some greivances with Grayson and she unfairly accuses them of untrue things and I have seen no evidence of this or heard of this from any other students. The previous reviewer is clearly biased and doesn't give credit to the school. Grayson is great and better then my old highschool in Norcross.
2 7/9/2007
I went to Grayson Elementery School, McConnell Middle School and Grayson High. So I basically stayed in the district for a number of years. by the time i got to high school, i could no longer bear the system. I had to leave Grayson high school after i completed my tenth grade year simply because the students and teachers are very prejuduiced and racist. I live less that 1 minute from Grayson high school, but i was so uncomfortable i transferred to peachtree ridge high school which was a 30 minute drive everyday, but i was the happiest person in the world. there are some thet treat everyone the same, but that is only very few. I would only reccomend this school to white students simply because they are the only ones who will fit in and be treated with respect. Being a black girl, i have experienced mistreatment, and daily prejiduce from students and teachers. I have a friend who had milk purposely spit in her face by a white studant and when it was brought to the attention of the administrators it was all forgotten about when he said "i wont do it again". but any african american student who does the same will get behaviorial consequences. The dress code is written in agenda books but the only people they enforce it on are the young black girls and boys when the white ones are simply let off. This is a racist school, a racist area of town,a racist environment overall and it is not diverse. Dont let the black miss freshman fool you. they have pageant winners that are of color but they still continue to treat every other one with disrespect. I think they fail to realize that times have changed and it is no longer "alright" to treat people with disrespect simply because of the color of their skin. So if you are a white person looking to rear your child to grow to hate and disrespect all different races......... then grayson is the school and area for you.
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