Below Average
#1821 of 2,268 schools in GA
Berkmar High School
High School · Gwinnett County · Lilburn, GA
A Gwinnett County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 Pleasant Hill Rd NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
- Math 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Berkmar High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berkmar 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,453/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lilburn), 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
$85,909
Median home value
$325,600
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #127 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
Berkmar High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkmar High School
Berkmar High School is a public high school in Lilburn, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 3,089 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkmar High School
What grades does Berkmar High School serve?
Berkmar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Berkmar High School?
Berkmar High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,089 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkmar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkmar High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkmar High School rank in GA?
Berkmar High School ranks #1,821 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Berkmar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkmar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Berkmar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkmar High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berkmar High School a charter school?
No, Berkmar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkmar High School a Title I school?
No, Berkmar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkmar High School?
81.3% of students at Berkmar 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
- 3,089
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.5%
- Phone
- (770) 921-3636
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30047)
- 70,592
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 30047; 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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