Enrollment
3,033
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Suwanee, GA
North Gwinnett High School
Federal NCES profile for North Gwinnett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001123
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gwinnett High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gwinnett High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gwinnett High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
163.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Gwinnett High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Gwinnett High School
North Gwinnett High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Suwanee, Georgia, enrolling 3,033 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Georgia schools and 29% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,033 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Suwanee's high schools, it stands alongside Lambert High School (3,249 students): North Gwinnett High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 21.4:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside North Gwinnett 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 North Gwinnett High School compares
North Gwinnett 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 87% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,033 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,033
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
White 37.2%
Asian 34.0%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, North Gwinnett High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes North Gwinnett 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 North Gwinnett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gwinnett 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 Suwanee
3 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 (~3,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Gwinnett High School
How many students attend North Gwinnett High School?
North Gwinnett High School has 3,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suwanee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gwinnett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gwinnett High School is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Gwinnett High School?
7.8% of students at North Gwinnett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gwinnett High School?
The largest demographic group at North Gwinnett High School is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gwinnett High School?
North Gwinnett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 North Gwinnett High School rank among high schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gwinnett High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Suwanee, 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 Suwanee on the city page.
Is North Gwinnett High School a good school?
North Gwinnett High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 North Gwinnett 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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