Enrollment
2,414
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceville, GA
Central Gwinnett High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Gwinnett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001129
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Gwinnett High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Gwinnett High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Gwinnett High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
158.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Gwinnett High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Gwinnett High School
Central Gwinnett High School is a higher-need, large high school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 2,414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,414 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lawrenceville's high schools, it stands alongside Archer High School (3,058 students): Central Gwinnett High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 19:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Central Gwinnett High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Gwinnett High School compares
Central Gwinnett High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,414 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,414
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
276
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 9.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Central Gwinnett High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Central Gwinnett High School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Gwinnett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Gwinnett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lawrenceville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Archer High School
Standard public school
3,058 students 19:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Standard public school
2,703 students 16:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
2,221 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Phoenix High School
Alternative education program
921 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Gwinnett High School
How many students attend Central Gwinnett High School?
Central Gwinnett High School has 2,414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Gwinnett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Gwinnett High School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Gwinnett High School?
53.6% of students at Central Gwinnett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Gwinnett High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Gwinnett High School is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Gwinnett High School?
Central Gwinnett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Gwinnett High School rank among high schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Gwinnett High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
Is Central Gwinnett High School a good school?
Central Gwinnett High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Central Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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