Dacula High School

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Dacula High School ranks 194 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dacula High School is a public high school located in Dacula, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,498 students. It is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dacula High School has consistently maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.5% to 90.2% over the past five years, which is a strong performance compared to the state average. However, the school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments have been mixed, with the school performing above the state average in some subjects like United States History, but lagging behind the Gwinnett County average in others, such as Algebra I and Biology. Dacula High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.85% to 50.88% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to some of the nearby schools.

Comparing Dacula High School to its nearby counterparts, Mill Creek High School consistently outperforms Dacula High School in test scores and graduation rates, ranking among the top 5% of Georgia high schools, while Phoenix High School has significantly lower graduation rates (22% in 2021-2022) and test scores, suggesting it serves a more disadvantaged student population. The International Transition Center, located near Dacula High School, has extremely low test scores, indicating it caters to a unique student population with specific educational needs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

123 Broad St
Dacula, GA 30019

(770) 963-6664

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,132

Feeder schools for Dacula High School:

Elementary:	Alcova Elementary School
	Dacula Elementary School
	Mulberry Elementary School
Middle:	Dacula Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 2,534

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.9%

Hispanic:

27.2%

White:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dacula High School ranks better than 57.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 14^th among 25 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dacula High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dacula High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.9%), Hispanic (27.2%), White (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dacula High School is 17.8. 17 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dacula High School employs 141.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dacula High School is $8,132. 19 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dacula High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dacula High School 194^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dacula High School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dacula High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	81.20	31^st	335	90.7%
2007	71.14	70^th	358	80.4%
2008	81.77	42^nd	370	88.6%
2009	77.59	51^st	372	86.3%
2010	79.20	58^th	384	84.9%
2011	74.70	68^th	402	83.1%
2012	67.85	96^th	396	75.8%
2013	74.43	64^th	425	84.9%
2014	70.98	71^st	425	83.3%
2015	65.13	80^th	435	81.6%
2016	70.06	61^st	426	85.7%
2017	68.65	63^rd	420	85.0%
2018	74.96	55^th	428	87.1%
2019	67.61	87^th	438	80.1%
2021	25.41	306^th	410	25.4%
2022	70.05	80^th	429	81.4%
2023	61.40	114^th	442	74.2%
2024	49.15	194^th	458	57.6%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dacula High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	443	443
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	505	505
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	649	649
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	766	766
1994	897	16	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	931
1995	1107	33	12	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1169
1996	1107	33	12	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1169
1997	1254	47	13	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1328
1998	1331	44	16	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1407
1999	1470	59	29	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1589
2000	1643	74	40	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	1796
2001	1801	122	50	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	2035
2002	2097	253	94	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	2579
2003	2097	253	94	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	2579
2004	2278	337	117	188	3	n/a	n/a	0	2923
2005	1272	281	76	135	2	n/a	n/a	40	1806
2006	1244	366	83	210	2	n/a	n/a	48	1953
2007	1258	515	79	259	3	n/a	n/a	55	2169
2008	1230	619	85	328	2	n/a	n/a	68	2332
2009	1240	684	96	314	2	n/a	n/a	78	2414
2010	894	590	56	367	20	2	110	0	2039
2011	813	616	62	344	18	0	93	0	1946
2012	740	621	49	317	14	2	79	0	1822
2013	750	658	51	317	10	1	67	0	1854
2014	734	739	52	324	8	0	70	0	1927
2015	710	764	53	330	10	1	76	0	1944
2016	720	818	68	376	8	0	85	0	2075
2017	669	851	72	408	8	0	100	0	2108
2018	654	874	76	434	4	0	79	0	2121
2019	630	928	80	494	5	1	86	0	2224
2020	572	931	82	526	3	2	80	0	2196
2021	549	1056	100	553	3	2	86	0	2349
2022	505	1168	99	624	2	4	85	0	2487
2023	444	1185	98	666	0	4	101	0	2498
2024	391	1240	110	689	1	4	99	0	2534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dacula High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	443	29.0	15.2	4.5
1991	505	29.0	17.4	3
1992	649	35.0	18.5	2.9
1993	766	38.0	20.2	3.4
1994	931	49.8	18.7	3
1995	1169	59.0	19.8	3.6
1996	1169	59.0	19.8	3.6
1997	1328	67.5	19.7	5
1998	1407	71.2	19.8	7.8
1999	1589	78.5	20.2	4.8
2000	1796	90.4	19.9	4.6
2001	2035	117.2	17.4	7.6
2002	2579	156.7	16.5	10.4
2003	2579	156.7	16.5	10.4
2004	2923	161.4	18.1	14.4
2005	1806	104.8	17.2	18.7
2006	1953	108.9	17.9	24.3
2007	2169	123.6	17.5	26.6
2008	2332	132.2	17.6	29.8
2009	2414	139.7	17.3	32.6
2010	2039	111.2	18.3	37
2011	1946	108.2	17.9	39.3
2012	1822	99.3	18.3	43.2
2013	1854	95.0	19.5	44.1
2014	1927	98.0	19.6	44.9
2015	1944	100.0	19.4	45.6
2016	2075	105.0	19.7	43.7
2017	2108	107.0	19.7	47
2018	2121	110.3	19.2	45
2019	2224	113.5	19.5	44.3
2020	2196	115.5	19.0	42.3
2021	2349	115.1	20.4	37.8
2022	2487	131.7	18.8	n/a
2023	2498	143.3	17.4	50.9
2024	2534	141.8	17.8	60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dacula High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	443	29.0	15.2	4.5
1991	505	29.0	17.4	3
1992	649	35.0	18.5	2.9
1993	766	38.0	20.2	3.4
1994	931	49.8	18.7	3
1995	1169	59.0	19.8	3.6
1996	1169	59.0	19.8	3.6
1997	1328	67.5	19.7	5
1998	1407	71.2	19.8	7.8
1999	1589	78.5	20.2	4.8
2000	1796	90.4	19.9	4.6
2001	2035	117.2	17.4	7.6
2002	2579	156.7	16.5	10.4
2003	2579	156.7	16.5	10.4
2004	2923	161.4	18.1	14.4
2005	1806	104.8	17.2	18.7
2006	1953	108.9	17.9	24.3
2007	2169	123.6	17.5	26.6
2008	2332	132.2	17.6	29.8
2009	2414	139.7	17.3	32.6
2010	2039	111.2	18.3	37
2011	1946	108.2	17.9	39.3
2012	1822	99.3	18.3	43.2
2013	1854	95.0	19.5	44.1
2014	1927	98.0	19.6	44.9
2015	1944	100.0	19.4	45.6
2016	2075	105.0	19.7	43.7
2017	2108	107.0	19.7	47
2018	2121	110.3	19.2	45
2019	2224	113.5	19.5	44.3
2020	2196	115.5	19.0	42.3
2021	2349	115.1	20.4	37.8
2022	2487	131.7	18.8	n/a
2023	2498	143.3	17.4	50.9
2024	2534	141.8	17.8	60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dacula High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$199 (2.7%)	$7,241 (97.3%)	$7,440
2018	$219 (2.8%)	$7,628 (97.2%)	$7,847
2019	$241 (3.0%)	$7,891 (97.0%)	$8,132

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dacula High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 114^th of 442 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dacula High School)	47.8	40.7	7.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gwinnett County)	53.9	43.1	10.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dacula High School)	45.8	29.8	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)	49	45.4	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Dacula High School)	49.8	53	3.2%
End of Course Biology (Gwinnett County)	55.3	53.5	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dacula High School)	67.8	50.8	17%
End of Course United States History (Gwinnett County)	57.1	40	17.1%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2224	2498	12.3%
African American	928	1185	27.7%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	80	98	22.5%
Hispanic	494	666	34.8%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	630	444	29.5%
Two or More Races	86	101	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	50.9%	6.5%

Schools Near Dacula High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)		Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dacula High School	Public	9-12	123 Broad St	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6664	2,534	142	17.8	60.8%	391 (15.4%)	1,240 (48.9%)	689 (27.2%)	110 (4.3%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	99 (3.9%)	49.1	194^th of 458 public high schools	57.6%		61.4	114^th of 442 public high schools	74.2%	80	42.2	33.6	37.8	44.1							$8,132	$241	$7,891
Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East	Public	6-12	723 Hi Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 338-4855	332	42	7.9	75.9%	27 (8.1%)	217 (65.4%)	58 (17.5%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	7	436^th of 458 public high schools	4.8%		8.3	422^nd of 442 public high schools	4.5%	14	10.1	7.3	5.1	9.1	13.6	16.1	4.8	8.2		6.6	$18,820	$820	$18,000
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	2351 Sunny Hill Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7600	2,285	134	17.0	51.5%	592 (25.9%)	682 (29.8%)	680 (29.8%)	242 (10.6%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	82 (3.6%)	61.3	125^th of 458 public high schools	72.7%		62.8	108^th of 442 public high schools	75.6%	17	52.3	41.6	51.6	34.6							$7,750	$194	$7,555
Archer High School	Public	9-12	2255 New Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7700	3,073	160	19.2	52.6%	513 (16.7%)	1,677 (54.6%)	613 (19.9%)	110 (3.6%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	150 (4.9%)	63.1	118^th of 458 public high schools	74.2%		70.3	75^th of 442 public high schools	83.0%	43	49.5	55.7	50.7	37.9							$7,900	$244	$7,655
Seckinger High School	Public	9-12	3655 Sardis Church Road	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 288-0800	2,008	108	18.6	46.3%	557 (27.7%)	570 (28.4%)	432 (21.5%)	352 (17.5%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	89 (4.4%)	75.6	66^th of 458 public high schools	85.6%					(n/a)	51.9	47.5	64.4	51.9
International Transition Center	Public	6-12	1335 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 316-8944	632	52	12.2	91.1%	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	615 (97.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	442^nd of 458 public high schools	3.5%					(n/a)		1.1		4.8		0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	$14,836	$634	$14,202
Mill Creek High School	Public	9-12	4400 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5850	2,745	163	16.8	33.6%	1,236 (45.0%)	633 (23.1%)	416 (15.2%)	313 (11.4%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	139 (5.1%)	84	37^th of 458 public high schools	91.9%		86.1	27^th of 442 public high schools	93.9%	10	64.4	46.8	70.8	61.8							$8,167	$313	$7,854
Phoenix High School	Public	9-12	501 W Pike St	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 513-6862	873	38	22.9	51.7%	57 (6.5%)	240 (27.5%)	520 (59.6%)	27 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.0%)	23.6	332^nd of 458 public high schools	27.5%		24.4	321^st of 442 public high schools	27.4%	11	24.6		18.1	22.2							$11,949	$179	$11,770
Central Gwinnett High School	Public	9-12	564 W Crogan St	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-8041	2,444	168	14.5	74.4%	238 (9.7%)	1,042 (42.6%)	949 (38.8%)	109 (4.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	101 (4.1%)	44	217^th of 458 public high schools	52.6%		37.7	246^th of 442 public high schools	44.3%	29	32.1	43.8	44.7	29.9							$9,211	$686	$8,525
Collins Hill High School	Public	9-12	50 Taylor Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 682-4100	2,605	155	16.7	57.1%	400 (15.4%)	920 (35.3%)	866 (33.2%)	276 (10.6%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	139 (5.3%)	55.7	152^nd of 458 public high schools	66.8%		58.5	127^th of 442 public high schools	71.3%	25	45.9	37.6	48.1	40.9							$8,238	$309	$7,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Dacula High School

What is the racial makeup of Dacula High School?

Students at Dacula High School are 49% African American, 27% Hispanic, 15% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Dacula High School a good school?

Dacula High School ranks 194^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dacula High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,534 students attended Dacula High School.

What schools feed into Dacula High School?

Dacula High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alcova Elementary School
Elementary : Dacula Elementary School
Elementary : Mulberry Elementary School
Middle : Dacula Middle School

What district is Dacula High School in?

Gwinnett County

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