Peachtree Ridge High School

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Peachtree Ridge High School ranks 96 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Peachtree Ridge High School is a public high school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,300 students. It is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is the 65th ranked district out of 203 in Georgia and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Peachtree Ridge High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Georgia, ranking in the top 100 schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 96th out of 458 Georgia high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with higher proficiency rates than the county and state averages in all subject areas tested, including American Literature and Composition (49.7%) and Biology (58.3%). Peachtree Ridge also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 92.1% over the past five years, which is consistently higher than the state average.

While Peachtree Ridge High School outperforms many of the nearby high schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as McClure Health Science High School, Phoenix High School, and Discovery High School, it is surpassed by the highly-ranked North Gwinnett High School and Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Additionally, Peachtree Ridge serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW
Suwanee, GA 30024

(678) 957-3100

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,854

Feeder schools for Peachtree Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Burnette Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
	Mason Elementary School
	Parsons Elementary School
Middle:	Hull Middle School
	Northbrook Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 3,300

Racial breakdown:

African American:

31.2%

Asian:

26.8%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peachtree Ridge High School ranks better than 79% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 24 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Peachtree Ridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peachtree Ridge High School is $7,854. 21 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Peachtree Ridge High School 96^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Peachtree Ridge 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 Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	79.93	35^th	335	89.6%
2007	74.66	60^th	358	83.2%
2008	78.41	52^nd	370	85.9%
2009	79.56	49^th	372	86.8%
2010	80.58	47^th	384	87.8%
2011	79.95	49^th	402	87.8%
2012	79.94	44^th	396	88.9%
2013	78.71	50^th	425	88.2%
2014	74.68	57^th	425	86.6%
2015	78.59	31^st	435	92.9%
2016	71.75	54^th	426	87.3%
2017	78.52	36^th	420	91.4%
2018	82.12	34^th	428	92.1%
2019	80.07	44^th	438	90.0%
2021	73.33	49^th	410	88.0%
2022	78.44	48^th	429	88.8%
2023	70.06	78^th	442	82.4%
2024	67.44	96^th	458	79.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.1)

78%

22%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

My boys go to this high school and I can only say great things about the school. The principal is very engaged and very focused on the Standard of Excellence to improve from year to year. The Advanced Placement program offerings are AWESOME! The teachers are passionate about the material and about the students mastering the material. The school has many many clubs and athletic opportunities so there is something for everyone if you choose to be involved. The school is highly ranked in the state and a great springboard for success in college. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Going upwards Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Great school with positive trends. Principle is very active, as opposed to most of the time kids not even knowing who their principle is. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 9, 2010

Very poor communication with parents Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, December 5, 2010

This school is pretty good, the teachers are nice, and the students are friendly. Can't wait to graduate though!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	1015	309	409	153	4	n/a	n/a	0	1890
2005	1214	378	495	215	6	n/a	n/a	42	2350
2006	1359	519	594	261	3	n/a	n/a	58	2794
2007	1400	554	676	281	2	n/a	n/a	66	2979
2008	1346	613	743	325	5	n/a	n/a	86	3118
2009	1325	651	784	309	2	n/a	n/a	96	3167
2010	1234	698	800	357	2	0	79	0	3170
2011	1166	741	819	404	4	1	90	0	3225
2012	1152	762	781	394	7	2	84	0	3182
2013	1071	821	776	433	8	2	97	0	3208
2014	1032	837	769	467	10	2	87	0	3204
2015	973	857	778	498	5	3	97	0	3211
2016	873	859	813	545	4	4	103	0	3201
2017	796	911	839	583	4	2	125	0	3260
2018	704	938	876	612	7	2	134	0	3273
2019	660	951	887	634	6	4	129	0	3271
2020	624	959	892	691	6	3	142	0	3317
2021	581	979	902	724	4	2	134	0	3326
2022	492	1034	892	765	1	5	124	0	3313
2023	436	1031	885	813	3	3	129	0	3300

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 Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1890	99.7	19.0	17.1
2005	2350	135.6	17.3	18.8
2006	2794	156.1	17.9	19.4
2007	2979	167.1	17.8	19
2008	3118	185.8	16.8	20.3
2009	3167	191.1	16.6	24.2
2010	3170	188.0	16.8	26.3
2011	3225	178.3	18.0	32.5
2012	3182	172.7	18.4	33.1
2013	3208	160.2	20.0	33.8
2014	3204	162.8	19.6	32
2015	3211	164.0	19.5	31.3
2016	3201	165.0	19.4	32.4
2017	3260	170.6	19.1	34.2
2018	3273	175.4	18.6	35.7
2019	3271	168.9	19.3	34.9
2020	3317	171.8	19.3	33.7
2021	3326	166.1	20.0	30.5
2022	3313	175.6	18.8	n/a
2023	3300	176.1	18.7	37.4

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 Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1890	99.7	19.0	17.1
2005	2350	135.6	17.3	18.8
2006	2794	156.1	17.9	19.4
2007	2979	167.1	17.8	19
2008	3118	185.8	16.8	20.3
2009	3167	191.1	16.6	24.2
2010	3170	188.0	16.8	26.3
2011	3225	178.3	18.0	32.5
2012	3182	172.7	18.4	33.1
2013	3208	160.2	20.0	33.8
2014	3204	162.8	19.6	32
2015	3211	164.0	19.5	31.3
2016	3201	165.0	19.4	32.4
2017	3260	170.6	19.1	34.2
2018	3273	175.4	18.6	35.7
2019	3271	168.9	19.3	34.9
2020	3317	171.8	19.3	33.7
2021	3326	166.1	20.0	30.5
2022	3313	175.6	18.8	n/a
2023	3300	176.1	18.7	37.4

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 Peachtree Ridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$223 (3.1%)	$7,031 (96.9%)	$7,254
2018	$222 (2.9%)	$7,342 (97.1%)	$7,564
2019	$255 (3.2%)	$7,599 (96.8%)	$7,854

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peachtree Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 78^th of 442 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Peachtree Ridge High School)	58.5	48.6	9.9%
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 (Peachtree Ridge High School)	33.9	29.8	4.1%
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 (Peachtree Ridge High School)	71.8	61.6	10.2%
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 (Peachtree Ridge High School)	75.1	47	28.1%
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	3271	3300	0.9%
African American	951	1031	8.4%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	887	885	0.2%
Hispanic	634	813	28.2%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	660	436	33.9%
Two or More Races	129	129
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	37.4%	2.5%

Schools Near Peachtree Ridge 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 8th 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
Peachtree Ridge High School	Public	9-12	1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 957-3100	3,300	176	18.7	37.4%	436 (13.2%)	1,031 (31.2%)	813 (24.6%)	885 (26.8%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	129 (3.9%)	67.4	96^th of 458 public high schools	79.0%		70.1	78^th of 442 public high schools	82.4%	18	49.7	41.2	58.3	47.6					$7,854	$255	$7,599
Duluth High School	Public	9-12	3737 Brock Rd	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 476-5206	2,644	154	17.1	55.1%	326 (12.3%)	622 (23.5%)	1,268 (48.0%)	324 (12.3%)	6 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	93 (3.5%)	51.9	174^th of 458 public high schools	62.0%		55.8	140^th of 442 public high schools	68.3%	34	41.6	30.3	49.8	37.5					$8,817	$582	$8,235
Collins Hill High School	Public	9-12	50 Taylor Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 682-4100	2,695	153	17.5	45.8%	427 (15.8%)	921 (34.2%)	893 (33.1%)	305 (11.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	146 (5.4%)	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
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	1,231	75	16.5	31.6%	170 (13.8%)	304 (24.7%)	118 (9.6%)	578 (47.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (4.5%)	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
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	1335 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 226-4250	2,803	170	16.4	72.6%	127 (4.5%)	880 (31.4%)	1,507 (53.8%)	229 (8.2%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	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
North Gwinnett High School	Public	9-12	20 Level Creek Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-9558	3,097	164	18.9	12.5%	1,259 (40.7%)	441 (14.2%)	287 (9.3%)	934 (30.2%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	170 (5.5%)	89	21^st of 458 public high schools	95.4%		89.9	20^th of 442 public high schools	95.5%	1	73.0	51.7	76.2	56.9					$7,777	$266	$7,511
Northview High School	Public	9-12	10625 Parsons Rd	Duluth	30097	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3828	1,674	97	17.3	7.9%	352 (21.0%)	226 (13.5%)	116 (6.9%)	902 (53.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (4.5%)	90.8	17^th of 458 public high schools	96.3%		93.5	7^th of 442 public high schools	98.4%	10	79.7	72.6	76.3	56.5					$9,811	$241	$9,570
McClure Health Science High School	Public	9-12	3921 Club Pl	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 806-7900	1,146	70	16.4	86.7%	32 (2.8%)	181 (15.8%)	805 (70.2%)	108 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	52.7	168^th of 458 public high schools	63.3%		42.4	218^th of 442 public high schools	50.7%	50	40.5	46.6	46.8	34.9
Phoenix High School	Public	9-12	501 W Pike St	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 513-6862	762	34	22.4	29.4%	41 (5.4%)	226 (29.7%)	454 (59.6%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	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	638	45	14.1	87.6%	3 (0.5%)	6 (0.9%)	621 (97.3%)	8 (1.3%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Peachtree Ridge High School

What schools feed into Peachtree Ridge High School?

Peachtree Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burnette Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Elementary : Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Parsons Elementary School
Middle : Hull Middle School
Middle : Northbrook Middle School

How many students attend Peachtree Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,300 students attended Peachtree Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Peachtree Ridge High School?

Students at Peachtree Ridge High School are 31% African American, 27% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 13% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Peachtree Ridge High School a good school?

Peachtree Ridge High School ranks 96^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Peachtree Ridge High School in?

Gwinnett County

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