- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Hill, GA
North Gwinnett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Gwinnett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255003945
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gwinnett Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Sugar Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gwinnett Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gwinnett Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
North Gwinnett Middle School held near 2,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 137.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 130255003945 · Sugar Hill, GA Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,360 enr · 18.2:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
North Gwinnett Middle School held near 2,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 137.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Gwinnett Middle 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 Middle School
2,360 students
What this shows North Gwinnett Middle School reports 2,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Gwinnett Middle School compares
North Gwinnett Middle 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,360
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.0%
White 32.9%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, North Gwinnett Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gwinnett Middle 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 middle schools in Sugar Hill
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~2,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Gwinnett Middle School
How many students attend North Gwinnett Middle School?
North Gwinnett Middle School has 2,360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,168 (2022-23) → 2,242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gwinnett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gwinnett Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Gwinnett Middle School?
10.5% of students at North Gwinnett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gwinnett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Gwinnett Middle School is Asian at 41.0% of enrollment, in Sugar Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gwinnett Middle School?
North Gwinnett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sugar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gwinnett Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sugar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides North Gwinnett Middle 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.