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#947 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 42% in state

Brookwood High School

High School · Gwinnett County · Snellville, GA

A Gwinnett County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1255 Dogwood Rd, Snellville, GA 30078

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation32%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Brookwood High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brookwood 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,271/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snellville), 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

$90,054

Median home value

$316,600

Median rent

$1,641/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
14 boys'·11 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tlchs AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8private7–122.0 mi30Compare →
South Gwinnett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.8 mi2,588Compare →
Oakland Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–123.7 mi54Compare →
Killian Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–124.3 mi399Compare →

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
#77 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

Brookwood High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brookwood High School

Brookwood High School is a public high school in Snellville, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 3,880 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookwood High School

What grades does Brookwood High School serve?

Brookwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brookwood High School?

Brookwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,880 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookwood High School rank in GA?

Brookwood High School ranks #947 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Brookwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Brookwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookwood High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brookwood High School a charter school?

No, Brookwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brookwood High School a Title I school?

No, Brookwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookwood High School?

45.0% of students at Brookwood 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
3,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
209
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30078)
41,041
Area average commute
35.6 min
Area median age
38.3
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 30078; 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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