- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Suwanee, GA
Peachtree Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Peachtree Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255002903
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peachtree Ridge High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Peachtree Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peachtree Ridge High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Peachtree Ridge High School held near 3,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 176.1 → 181.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130255002903 · Suwanee, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,155 enr · 17.9:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Peachtree Ridge High School held near 3,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 176.1 → 181.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Peachtree Ridge 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
- This school
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- North Gwinnett
North Gwinnett High School
3,033 students
What this shows Peachtree Ridge High School reports 3,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peachtree Ridge High School compares
Peachtree Ridge 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,155 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,155
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Asian 27.5%
White 10.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Peachtree Ridge High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Peachtree Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gwinnett High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peachtree Ridge 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
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~3,155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peachtree Ridge High School
How many students attend Peachtree Ridge High School?
Peachtree Ridge High School has 3,155 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suwanee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 3,300 (2022-23) → 3,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peachtree Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peachtree Ridge High School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peachtree Ridge High School?
27.3% of students at Peachtree Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peachtree Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Peachtree Ridge High School is African American at 29.6% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peachtree Ridge High School?
Peachtree Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Peachtree Ridge High School rank among high schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Peachtree Ridge High School ranks #2 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 Peachtree Ridge 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.