- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Snellville, GA
South Gwinnett High School
Federal NCES profile for South Gwinnett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255001135
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gwinnett High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Snellville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Gwinnett High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gwinnett High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Snellville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
South Gwinnett High School held near 2,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 148.4 → 158.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 130255001135 · Snellville, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,639 enr · 17.8:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
South Gwinnett High School held near 2,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 148.4 → 158.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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
South Gwinnett High School
2,639 students
What this shows South Gwinnett High School reports 2,639 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gwinnett High School compares
South 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,639 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,639
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.8:1
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
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
371
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, South Gwinnett High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 South Gwinnett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 Snellville
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 (~2,639 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Gwinnett High School
How many students attend South Gwinnett High School?
South Gwinnett High School has 2,639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snellville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,677 (2022-23) → 2,588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gwinnett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gwinnett High School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Gwinnett High School?
46.9% of students at South Gwinnett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gwinnett High School?
The largest demographic group at South Gwinnett High School is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Snellville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gwinnett High School?
South Gwinnett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 South Gwinnett High School rank among high schools in Snellville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gwinnett High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Snellville, 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 Snellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides South 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.