Very Good
#611 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 27% in state
Paul Duke Stem High School
High School · Gwinnett County · Norcross, GA
A Gwinnett County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
- Math 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paul Duke Stem High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Duke Stem 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norcross), 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
$61,351
Median home value
$333,700
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (give) WestEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Norcross High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,395 | Compare → |
| Al Furquan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| The Torch and the Sword Kingdom AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 2.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #63 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
Paul Duke Stem High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Duke Stem High School
Paul Duke Stem High School is a public high school in Norcross, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Duke Stem High School
What grades does Paul Duke Stem High School serve?
Paul Duke Stem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paul Duke Stem High School?
Paul Duke Stem High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Duke Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Duke Stem High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Duke Stem High School rank in GA?
Paul Duke Stem High School ranks #611 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Paul Duke Stem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Duke Stem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Paul Duke Stem High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Duke Stem High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Paul Duke Stem High School a charter school?
No, Paul Duke Stem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Duke Stem High School a Title I school?
No, Paul Duke Stem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Duke Stem High School?
63.9% of students at Paul Duke Stem 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
- 1,386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (470) 323-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30071)
- 26,140
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 30071; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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