Below Average
#1840 of 2,268 schools in GA
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)
School · State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Connections Academy · Duluth, GA
A charter school in Duluth, GA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2763 Meadow Church Rd Ste 208, Duluth, GA 30097
- Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 59.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$127,464
Median home value
$592,300
Median rent
$1,876/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Connections Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Connections Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) is a public school in Duluth, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Connections Academy, serving approximately 6,939 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 37.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,840 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
What's said publicly about Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)
What grades does Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) serve?
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)?
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) has an enrollment of approximately 6,939 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) is 37.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) rank in GA?
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) ranks #1,840 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) a charter school?
Yes, Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) a Title I school?
No, Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)?
42.2% of students at Georgia Connections Academy (virtual) 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6,939
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (678) 825-3258
- 4-Year Graduation
- 59.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30097)
- 45,543
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 30097; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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