Discovery High School vs. Central Gwinnett High School
Should you attend Discovery High School or Central Gwinnett High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Central Gwinnett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,730 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the top 50% 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 37% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,444 students in grades 9-12, Central Gwinnett High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,730 students
2,444 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
168 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#983 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%


Graduation Rate
80%
79%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
652
696
Grade 10 Students
721
694
Grade 11 Students
686
574
Grade 12 Students
671
480
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%


% Hispanic
57%
39%


% Black
29%
43%


% White
4%
10%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.66


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
65%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%

