- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceville, GA
Discovery High School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255004212
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Discovery High School held near 2,730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.9 → 175.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 130255004212 · Lawrenceville, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,703 enr · 16:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Discovery High School held near 2,730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.9 → 175.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Discovery 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
Discovery High School
2,703 students
What this shows Discovery High School reports 2,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery High School compares
Discovery 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,703 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,703
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
582
in-school suspensions + 376 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
African American 28.7%
Asian 8.0%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Discovery High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Discovery 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery 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
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
Central Gwinnett High School
Standard public school
2,414 students 15.3:1 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
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 (~2,703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery High School
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has 2,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,803 (2022-23) → 2,730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery High School?
57.5% of students at Discovery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery High School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery High School rank among high schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Discovery 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.