- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norcross, GA
Norcross High School
Federal NCES profile for Norcross 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 130255001132
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norcross High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norcross High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norcross High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-213 students YoY
Norcross High School shrank from 2,608 students in 2022-23 to 2,395 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 168.5 → 170.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-213 students YoY 130255001132 · Norcross, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,317 enr · 13.8:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Norcross High School shrank from 2,608 students in 2022-23 to 2,395 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 168.5 → 170.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Norcross 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
Norcross High School
2,317 students
What this shows Norcross High School reports 2,317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norcross High School compares
Norcross High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,317
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
355
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 23.2%
White 12.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Norcross High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Norcross 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norcross 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 (~2,317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norcross High School
How many students attend Norcross High School?
Norcross High School has 2,317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norcross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,608 (2022-23) → 2,395 (2023-24), down 213.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norcross High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norcross High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Norcross High School?
53.2% of students at Norcross High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norcross High School?
The largest demographic group at Norcross High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norcross High School?
Norcross High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Norcross High School rank among high schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Norcross High School ranks #3 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 Norcross 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.