Enrollment
3,627
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loganville, GA
Grayson High School
Federal NCES profile for Grayson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255002387
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Loganville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayson High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Loganville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
192.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayson High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayson High School
Grayson High School is a large high school in Loganville, Georgia, enrolling 3,627 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Loganville's high schools, it stands alongside Loganville High School (1,911 students): Grayson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 17.1:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Parkview High School (3,216 students) alongside Grayson 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 Grayson High School compares
Grayson 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,627 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,627
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors10.5 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
398
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 10.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Grayson High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Grayson 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 Grayson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gwinnett High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson 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
- 3,216
- 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
- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Loganville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grayson High School
How many students attend Grayson High School?
Grayson High School has 3,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loganville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson High School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayson High School?
31.1% of students at Grayson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson High School?
The largest demographic group at Grayson High School is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Loganville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson High School?
Grayson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Grayson High School rank among high schools in Loganville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Loganville, 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 Loganville on the city page.
Is Grayson High School a good school?
Grayson High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. 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 Grayson High School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Parkview High School (3,216 students), and Peachtree Ridge High School (3,155 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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