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#989 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 44% in state
Archer High School
High School · Gwinnett County · Lawrenceville, GA
A Gwinnett County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
- Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Archer High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Archer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrenceville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,702
Median home value
$332,800
Median rent
$2,277/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 3,480 | Compare → |
| Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,275 | Compare → |
| Mcclure Health Science High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,745 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #79 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Archer High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Archer High School
Archer High School is a public high school in Lawrenceville, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 3,073 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archer High School
What grades does Archer High School serve?
Archer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Archer High School?
Archer High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archer High School rank in GA?
Archer High School ranks #989 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Archer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Archer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archer High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Archer High School a charter school?
No, Archer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archer High School a Title I school?
No, Archer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archer High School?
52.6% of students at Archer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (678) 407-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30045)
- 46,733
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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