- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dacula, GA
Dacula High School
Federal NCES profile for Dacula High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001127
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dacula High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dacula High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dacula High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Dacula High School held near 2,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 143.3 → 141.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 130255001127 · Dacula, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,481 enr · 17.3:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Dacula High School held near 2,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 143.3 → 141.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dacula High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school
Dacula High School
2,481 students
What this shows Dacula High School reports 2,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dacula High School compares
Dacula High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,481 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,481
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
397
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 15.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Dacula High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dacula High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dacula High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dacula High School
How many students attend Dacula High School?
Dacula High School has 2,481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,498 (2022-23) → 2,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dacula High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dacula High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dacula High School?
38.9% of students at Dacula High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dacula High School?
The largest demographic group at Dacula High School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dacula High School?
Dacula High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dacula High School rank among public schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Dacula High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Dacula, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dacula on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Dacula 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.