Enrollment
2,609
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norcross, GA
Meadowcreek High School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowcreek 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 130255001980
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowcreek High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowcreek High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowcreek High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowcreek High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowcreek High School
Meadowcreek High School is a higher-need, large high school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 2,609 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.6% 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 99% of state schools at 2,609 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Norcross's high schools, it stands alongside Norcross High School (2,317 students): Meadowcreek High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Meadowcreek 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 Meadowcreek High School compares
Meadowcreek 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,609 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,609
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
383
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
African American 14.9%
Asian 4.6%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Meadowcreek High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Meadowcreek 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 Meadowcreek 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 Meadowcreek 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 Norcross
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 (~2,609 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowcreek High School
How many students attend Meadowcreek High School?
Meadowcreek High School has 2,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norcross, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowcreek High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowcreek High School?
68.6% of students at Meadowcreek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowcreek High School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowcreek High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowcreek High School?
Meadowcreek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowcreek High School rank among high schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowcreek High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Norcross, 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 Norcross on the city page.
Is Meadowcreek High School a good school?
Meadowcreek High School earns 57/100 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 Meadowcreek 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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