- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001980
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Meadowcreek High School held near 2,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 184.1 → 194.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130255001980 · Norcross, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,609 enr · 14.2:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Meadowcreek High School held near 2,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 184.1 → 194.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Meadowcreek 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
Meadowcreek High School
2,609 students
What this shows Meadowcreek High School reports 2,609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowcreek High School compares
Meadowcreek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,627
- 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.
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 (~2,609 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,663 (2022-23) → 2,640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.