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#653 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 29% in state

Mill Creek High School

High School · Gwinnett County · Hoschton, GA

A Gwinnett County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4400 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton, GA 30548

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation44.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Mill Creek High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mill Creek 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 12Somewhat 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

$112,986

Median home value

$415,600

Median rent

$1,282/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
44.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
14 boys'·11 girls'·47 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
Seckinger High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.9 mi2,008Compare →
Eagle Ranch SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.0 mi26Compare →
Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–124.6 mi2,285Compare →
Cherokee Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.9 mi1,207Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Gwinnett County

Schools in district
140
Rank in district
#66 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

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

About Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School is a public high school in Hoschton, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 2,745 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mill Creek High School

What grades does Mill Creek High School serve?

Mill Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mill Creek High School?

Mill Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,745 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mill Creek High School rank in GA?

Mill Creek High School ranks #653 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mill Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mill Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mill Creek High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mill Creek High School a charter school?

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

Is Mill Creek High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.6% of students at Mill Creek 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
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
162
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30548)
24,602
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
41.7
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 30548; 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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