Enrollment
1,509
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255004313
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Duke Stem High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Duke Stem High School
Paul Duke Stem High School is a large high school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 1,509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 50% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,509 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norcross's high schools, it stands alongside Meadowcreek High School (2,609 students): Paul Duke Stem High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Paul Duke Stem 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 Paul Duke Stem High School compares
Paul Duke Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Paul Duke Stem 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 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
- 3,803
- 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 Norcross
2 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 (~1,509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (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 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.
Is Paul Duke Stem High School a good school?
Paul Duke Stem High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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