- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001123
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
North Gwinnett High School held near 3,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 163.6 → 165.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130255001123 · Suwanee, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,033 enr · 18.6:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
North Gwinnett High School held near 3,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 163.6 → 165.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Gwinnett 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
North Gwinnett High School
3,033 students
What this shows North Gwinnett High School reports 3,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Gwinnett High School compares
North Gwinnett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,627
- 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.
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 (~3,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,097 (2022-23) → 3,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.