- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, GA
Duluth High School
Federal NCES profile for Duluth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001118
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duluth High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Duluth High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duluth High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Duluth High School held near 2,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 154.2 → 162.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130255001118 · Duluth, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,556 enr · 16.6:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Duluth High School held near 2,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 154.2 → 162.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Duluth 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
Duluth High School
2,556 students
What this shows Duluth High School reports 2,556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duluth High School compares
Duluth 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,556 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,556
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
545
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 24.6%
Asian 11.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Duluth High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Duluth 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duluth 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 Duluth
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Duluth High School
How many students attend Duluth High School?
Duluth High School has 2,556 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duluth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,644 (2022-23) → 2,666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duluth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duluth High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duluth High School?
42.8% of students at Duluth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duluth High School?
The largest demographic group at Duluth High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duluth High School?
Duluth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Duluth High School rank among high schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Duluth High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Duluth 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.