Central Gwinnett High School

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Central Gwinnett High School ranks 217 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Gwinnett High School is a public high school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving 2,380 students in grades 9-12. The school 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.

While Central Gwinnett High School has seen some improvement in recent years, it continues to face significant challenges. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 77.0% to 78.8% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the state and county averages. Additionally, Central Gwinnett consistently underperforms the Brookwood High School and the state averages on the Milestones Assessments across all subject areas, with only 32.1% of students proficient or better in American Literature, compared to 46.6% in Gwinnett County and 42% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.65% to 65.76% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Central Gwinnett High School has shown some signs of improvement, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 183 and 266 over the past 5 years and its graduation rate increasing slightly. The detailed data on the school and the surrounding schools could be used to identify specific areas for improvement and target interventions to address the school's challenges, such as low test scores in certain subject areas or the high percentage of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public 9-12

564 W Crogan St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

(770) 963-8041

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,211

Feeder schools for Central Gwinnett High School:

Elementary:	Jenkins Elementary School
	Lawrenceville Elementary School
	Simonton Elementary School
	Winn Holt Elementary School
Middle:	Jordan Middle School
	Moore Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 2,444

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.6%

Hispanic:

38.8%

White:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Gwinnett High School ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 15^th among 25 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.97. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.6%), Hispanic (38.8%), White (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Gwinnett High School is 14.5, which is the 6^th best among 25 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Central Gwinnett High School employs 167.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Gwinnett High School is $9,211, which is the 8^th highest among 25 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Central Gwinnett High School 217^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Central Gwinnett 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 Central Gwinnett High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	66.60	83^rd	335	75.2%
2007	61.82	126^th	358	64.8%
2008	57.74	148^th	370	60.0%
2009	54.31	183^rd	372	50.8%
2010	52.98	179^th	384	53.4%
2011	51.72	209^th	402	48.0%
2012	57.82	157^th	396	60.4%
2013	55.60	168^th	425	60.5%
2014	55.92	155^th	425	63.5%
2015	42.17	199^th	435	54.3%
2016	34.31	249^th	426	41.5%
2017	37.96	223^rd	420	46.9%
2018	43.78	195^th	428	54.4%
2019	41.72	210^th	438	52.1%
2021	30.44	266^th	410	35.1%
2022	48.41	183^rd	429	57.3%
2023	37.69	246^th	442	44.3%
2024	43.97	217^th	458	52.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, July 26, 2019

Excellent school, excellent city.
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by a citizen
Friday, February 17, 2012

Central Gwinnett High School is ranked #5 out of the 12 high schools in Gwinnett County. Central Gwinnett is ranked in the top 1000 of high schools in the US by US News and World Magazine. Central Gwinnett is honored as an AP Access school and has one of the highest AP participation ranks in Gwinnett and Georgia. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Central Gwinnett 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	1947	1947
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2168	2168
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2081	2081
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2080	2080
1994	1841	118	66	38	6	n/a	n/a	0	2069
1995	1253	124	41	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1441
1996	1253	124	41	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1441
1997	1167	128	47	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1998	1174	152	64	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1445
1999	1168	197	69	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1496
2000	1250	253	84	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	1667
2001	1217	334	111	123	0	n/a	n/a	0	1785
2002	1204	505	160	238	3	n/a	n/a	0	2110
2003	1204	505	160	238	3	n/a	n/a	0	2110
2004	1124	661	171	317	4	n/a	n/a	0	2277
2005	1052	778	178	364	2	n/a	n/a	41	2415
2006	955	965	184	443	3	n/a	n/a	56	2606
2007	886	1070	194	539	4	n/a	n/a	65	2758
2008	752	1170	203	552	5	n/a	n/a	79	2761
2009	676	1253	207	599	1	n/a	n/a	96	2832
2010	527	1072	188	735	21	8	121	0	2672
2011	473	1077	188	694	18	3	106	0	2559
2012	436	1112	197	699	21	1	97	0	2563
2013	400	1155	179	681	19	1	90	0	2525
2014	375	1210	183	754	20	2	92	0	2636
2015	319	1290	177	856	20	2	84	0	2748
2016	248	1052	152	712	14	2	74	0	2254
2017	221	1049	153	687	12	1	65	0	2188
2018	216	1001	169	714	10	0	60	0	2170
2019	189	958	150	757	9	1	59	0	2123
2020	190	906	132	791	7	2	51	0	2079
2021	190	937	127	849	5	2	59	0	2169
2022	265	1024	120	882	3	2	82	0	2378
2023	236	1031	115	899	3	2	94	0	2380
2024	238	1042	109	949	4	1	101	0	2444

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 Central Gwinnett High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1947	102.0	19.0	1.8
1991	2168	117.0	18.5	2.9
1992	2081	110.8	18.7	3.5
1993	2080	96.0	21.7	4.6
1994	2069	106.7	19.4	6.7
1995	1441	78.0	18.5	9.9
1996	1441	78.0	18.5	9.9
1997	1378	76.6	18.0	14.4
1998	1445	80.3	18.0	11.2
1999	1496	86.6	17.3	14
2000	1667	97.5	17.1	11.8
2001	1785	99.3	18.0	21.9
2002	2110	122.5	17.2	29.5
2003	2110	122.5	17.2	29.5
2004	2277	125.1	18.2	35.7
2005	2415	139.3	17.3	41
2006	2606	146.7	17.8	47.2
2007	2758	160.8	17.2	50.4
2008	2761	162.0	17.0	55.9
2009	2832	171.4	16.5	60.5
2010	2672	161.0	16.6	67.3
2011	2559	146.7	17.4	71.8
2012	2563	142.7	17.9	73.5
2013	2525	140.6	17.9	74.7
2014	2636	143.0	18.4	75.3
2015	2748	152.0	18.0	75.1
2016	2254	131.0	17.2	75.6
2017	2188	127.5	17.1	76.6
2018	2170	124.5	17.4	76.1
2019	2123	130.0	16.3	75.6
2020	2079	128.0	16.2	74.2
2021	2169	130.3	16.6	65.7
2022	2378	145.4	16.3	n/a
2023	2380	158.4	15.0	65.8
2024	2444	167.6	14.5	74.4

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 Central Gwinnett High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1947	102.0	19.0	1.8
1991	2168	117.0	18.5	2.9
1992	2081	110.8	18.7	3.5
1993	2080	96.0	21.7	4.6
1994	2069	106.7	19.4	6.7
1995	1441	78.0	18.5	9.9
1996	1441	78.0	18.5	9.9
1997	1378	76.6	18.0	14.4
1998	1445	80.3	18.0	11.2
1999	1496	86.6	17.3	14
2000	1667	97.5	17.1	11.8
2001	1785	99.3	18.0	21.9
2002	2110	122.5	17.2	29.5
2003	2110	122.5	17.2	29.5
2004	2277	125.1	18.2	35.7
2005	2415	139.3	17.3	41
2006	2606	146.7	17.8	47.2
2007	2758	160.8	17.2	50.4
2008	2761	162.0	17.0	55.9
2009	2832	171.4	16.5	60.5
2010	2672	161.0	16.6	67.3
2011	2559	146.7	17.4	71.8
2012	2563	142.7	17.9	73.5
2013	2525	140.6	17.9	74.7
2014	2636	143.0	18.4	75.3
2015	2748	152.0	18.0	75.1
2016	2254	131.0	17.2	75.6
2017	2188	127.5	17.1	76.6
2018	2170	124.5	17.4	76.1
2019	2123	130.0	16.3	75.6
2020	2079	128.0	16.2	74.2
2021	2169	130.3	16.6	65.7
2022	2378	145.4	16.3	n/a
2023	2380	158.4	15.0	65.8
2024	2444	167.6	14.5	74.4

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 Central Gwinnett High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$597 (7.6%)	$7,281 (92.4%)	$7,878
2018	$600 (7.2%)	$7,706 (92.8%)	$8,306
2019	$686 (7.4%)	$8,525 (92.6%)	$9,211

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Gwinnett High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 210^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 246^th of 442 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Central Gwinnett High School)	38.7	33.1	5.6%
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 (Central Gwinnett High School)	24.2	16.3	7.9%
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 (Central Gwinnett High School)	42.2	39.9	2.3%
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 (Central Gwinnett High School)	41.5	25.4	16.1%
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	2123	2380	12.1%
African American	958	1031	7.6%
American Indian	9	3	66.7%
Asian	150	115	23.3%
Hispanic	757	899	18.8%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	189	236	24.9%
Two or More Races	59	94	59.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	65.8%	9.8%

Schools Near Central Gwinnett 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
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
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
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
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	1335 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 226-4250	2,730	175	15.6	77.3%	122 (4.5%)	789 (28.9%)	1,544 (56.6%)	216 (7.9%)	4 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	52 (1.9%)	35.9	263^rd of 458 public high schools	42.6%		41.5	222^nd of 442 public high schools	49.8%	41	34.1	23.0	35.4	30.3							$8,355	$576	$7,780
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
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology	Public	9-12	970 Mcelvaney Ln	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 518-6700	1,275	78	16.4	39.9%	177 (13.9%)	314 (24.6%)	125 (9.8%)	609 (47.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.7%)	99.8	1^st of 458 public high schools	99.8%		99.3	1^st of 442 public high schools	99.8%		98.1		99.2	88.9							$9,849	$132	$9,717
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
Brookwood High School	Public	9-12	1255 Dogwood Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 972-7642	3,880	210	18.5	45.0%	1,010 (26.0%)	1,227 (31.6%)	718 (18.5%)	737 (19.0%)	7 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	179 (4.6%)	80.1	49^th of 458 public high schools	89.3%		79.6	45^th of 442 public high schools	89.8%	4	61.0	47.7	63.2	58.8							$8,107	$277	$7,830
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Gwinnett High School

What district is Central Gwinnett High School in?

Gwinnett County

What schools feed into Central Gwinnett High School?

Central Gwinnett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jenkins Elementary School
Elementary : Lawrenceville Elementary School
Elementary : Simonton Elementary School
Elementary : Winn Holt Elementary School
Middle : Jordan Middle School
Middle : Moore Middle School

Is Central Gwinnett High School a good school?

Central Gwinnett High School ranks 217^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Gwinnett High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,444 students attended Central Gwinnett High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Gwinnett High School?

Students at Central Gwinnett High School are 43% African American, 39% Hispanic, 10% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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