- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norcross, GA
Paul Duke Stem High School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Duke Stem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255004313
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Duke Stem High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Duke Stem High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Duke Stem High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+164 students YoY
Paul Duke Stem High School grew from 1,222 students in 2022-23 to 1,386 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+164 students YoY 130255004313 · Norcross, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,509 enr · 21.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Paul Duke Stem High School grew from 1,222 students in 2022-23 to 1,386 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Paul Duke Stem 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 1,509
Paul Duke Stem High School
1,509 students
What this shows Paul Duke Stem High School reports 1,509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Duke Stem High School compares
Paul Duke Stem High School is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,509
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
African American 21.4%
White 15.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Paul Duke Stem High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Paul Duke Stem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Duke Stem 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 (~1,509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Duke Stem High School
How many students attend Paul Duke Stem High School?
Paul Duke Stem High School has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norcross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,222 (2022-23) → 1,386 (2023-24), up 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Duke Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Duke Stem High School is 21.6:1, which is 50% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Duke Stem High School?
44.3% of students at Paul Duke Stem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Duke Stem High School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Duke Stem High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Duke Stem High School?
Paul Duke Stem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Paul Duke Stem High School rank among high schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Duke Stem High School ranks #2 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 Paul Duke Stem 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.