Paul Duke Stem High School

Paul Duke STEM High School serves 1,386 students in grades 9-12 in Norcross, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Located in Gwinnett County, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1 with 74 full-time equivalent teachers supporting its academic mission. The school currently ranks #982 out of 2,271 high schools statewide, placing it in the 57th percentile among Georgia schools.

Academic performance shows 56% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts, while 45% reach proficiency in mathematics, indicating areas with room for growth as the school continues developing its STEM-focused curriculum and teaching approaches. As a regular public high school emphasizing STEM disciplines, Paul Duke provides students with specialized coursework designed to prepare them for careers in technical and scientific fields. The school's dedicated STEM focus offers students opportunities to engage deeply with subjects that are increasingly vital in today's technology-driven economy.

The school sits along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $62,262 and median home values reach $288,200. With 31% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the surrounding neighborhood of over 25,000 residents reflects a mix of educational backgrounds and economic circumstances that contribute to the school's varied student population.