Best Schools in Norcross, Georgia
19 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Norcross?
Use this page to compare every school in Norcross by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Summerour Middle School
Middle · Gwinnett County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Elementary · State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Paul Duke Stem High School
High · Gwinnett County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Norcross for 2026 are Summerour Middle School (8.2/10), Brookhaven Innovation Academy (7.7/10), and Paul Duke Stem High School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
13 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$348,467
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
19
13 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$348,467
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Norcross schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Norcross schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Norcross
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerour Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Brookhaven Innovation Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Paul Duke Stem High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Norcross Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Rockbridge Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Stripling Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Graves Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Norcross High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Meadowcreek Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (give) West | 5.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $63,127
- Median home value
- $348,467
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 43%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Norcross compares
Georgia rank
#105 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$63k
90% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
17
Gwinnett County runs Norcross's public schools
13 public schools. Gwinnett County is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Norcross is a Gwinnett County school (12 of 13).
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.8 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Norcross, not a citywide average.
- Gwinnett County12 public · 92%
- State Specialty Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy1 public · 8%
About Schools in Norcross, Georgia
Norcross, Georgia has 13 ranked public schools spanning all grade levels, giving families a full K–12 path within the city. The average school score is 4.8 out of 10, which sits in the middle of the performance range — but that average masks a clear two-tier split between a handful of standout options and a larger group of schools that trail them significantly.
Three schools — 23% of the ranked total — score 7 or above, and those three are spread across grade levels, which matters for families planning a multi-year path. Paul Duke STEM High School leads the city at 7.7 out of 10, making it the strongest academic option at the secondary level. Brookhaven Innovation Academy follows at 7.6 for elementary grades, and Summerour Middle School rounds out the top tier at 7.3. That progression — a high-performing elementary feeding into a strong middle school, with a top-ranked high school as the destination — is a real asset for parents who can access all three. Norcross High School scores 6.1, still above the city average and a solid option for families outside Paul Duke's attendance zone. Beaver Ridge Elementary comes in at 4.6, noticeably below the top two elementary options.
The practical challenge in Norcross is that school assignment is attendance-zone driven, so proximity doesn't guarantee access to the top performers. Paul Duke STEM High School is a specialized program, which typically means an application or eligibility process separate from standard zoning. Families should confirm enrollment criteria directly with Gwinnett County Public Schools rather than assuming automatic access based on address.
Parents researching Norcross should start by mapping their home address to attendance zones, then check whether Paul Duke STEM or Brookhaven Innovation Academy require separate applications. The top-tier schools here are genuinely competitive on a regional basis, but the gap between the 7+ scorers and the rest of the city's options is wide enough that school assignment decisions carry real academic weight.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 551 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 773 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 999 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 798 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 1,051 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | 852 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 7 | 944 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 981 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,411 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,386 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 2,395 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 3 | 222 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 |
| 4 | 2,640 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Furquan AcademyPrivate 103 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Al Falah AcademyPrivate 483 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | 36 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | 1,459 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 5 | 18 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Norcross
Norcross, Georgia · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$63,127
Median Home Value
$348,467
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
Population
111,815
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Community Profile
Norcross has a median household income of $63,127. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $348,467, with a median rent of $1,599/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.3%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 4
- Other
- 5
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Norcross, Georgia
How many schools are in Norcross, Georgia?
Norcross has 19 schools, including 13 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Norcross, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Norcross is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Norcross, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Norcross on MySchoolScout is Summerour Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Norcross, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Norcross on MySchoolScout is Brookhaven Innovation Academy with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Norcross, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Norcross on MySchoolScout is Summerour Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Norcross, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Norcross on MySchoolScout is Paul Duke Stem High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Norcross, Georgia?
Norcross is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy, Gwinnett County.
What is the education level in Norcross, Georgia?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Norcross have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Norcross, Georgia?
The median household income in Norcross is approximately $63,127 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Norcross, Georgia?
Yes, Norcross has 6 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Al Furquan Academy with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norcross, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Norcross is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Norcross, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.