Sweetwater Middle School

Sweetwater Middle School serves 1,441 students in grades 6 through 8 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, within the Gwinnett County school system. With 104 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 78th percentile among Georgia middle schools at #496 out of 2,271 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 54% achieving proficiency or above, while reading and language arts present opportunities for continued growth with 36% of students meeting proficiency standards. Sweetwater Middle School draws families from the 30044 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $74,244 and median home values reach $268,100. The community reflects a diverse educational background, with 30% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.6%.

This economically stable environment provides a supportive foundation for student learning. The school is situated in a large suburban area of Lawrenceville, offering students access to the resources and opportunities that come with being part of a thriving suburban community in metro Atlanta.