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Dacula High School

High School · Gwinnett County · Dacula, GA

A Gwinnett County high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Dacula High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dacula 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,275

Median home value

$389,000

Median rent

$2,010/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
14 boys'·11 girls'·38 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
Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–121.4 mi1,106Compare →
Gwinnett Intervention Education (give) Center EastEnrollment path unverified2.76–124.1 mi332Compare →
Gwinnett Online CampusEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–124.1 mi1,928Compare →
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified9.49–12Not available1,275Compare →

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
#101 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

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

About Dacula High School

Dacula High School is a public high school in Dacula, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 2,534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dacula High School

What grades does Dacula High School serve?

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

How many students attend Dacula High School?

Dacula High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,534 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dacula High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dacula High School rank in GA?

Dacula High School ranks #1,375 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dacula High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dacula High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Dacula High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dacula High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dacula High School a charter school?

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

Is Dacula High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.8% of students at Dacula 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
2,534
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
141
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 30019)
47,887
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
38.9
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 30019; 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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