Mill Creek High School

Summary:

Mill Creek High School is a public high school located in Hoschton, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,839 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.

Mill Creek High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, ranking 37th out of 458 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school's students outperform their peers in Gwinnett County and Georgia on the Milestones Assessments, with 64.4% of Mill Creek students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 46.6% in Gwinnett County and 42% statewide. Additionally, Mill Creek High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.3% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other high schools in the Gwinnett County district and nearby Hall County district, Mill Creek High School consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. For example, Seckinger High School, located just 1.91 miles from Mill Creek, shares similar high academic performance, while the Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East, located 8.35 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance, highlighting the disparity in educational outcomes between traditional and alternative high schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548

(678) 714-5850

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,167

Feeder schools for Mill Creek High School:

Elementary:	Duncan Creek Elementary
	Fort Daniel Elementary School
	Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Middle:	Osborne Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 2,839

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

African American:

23.3%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mill Creek High School ranks better than 91.9% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 24 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.01. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek High School is $8,167. 17 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek High School 37^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	75.47	49^th	335	85.4%
2007	79.07	44^th	358	87.7%
2008	83.05	33^rd	370	91.1%
2009	80.20	44^th	372	88.2%
2010	86.15	23^rd	384	94.0%
2011	82.24	42^nd	402	89.6%
2012	83.03	33^rd	396	91.7%
2013	82.54	29^th	425	93.2%
2014	84.20	22^nd	425	94.8%
2015	81.19	27^th	435	93.8%
2016	85.46	24^th	426	94.4%
2017	86.01	20^th	420	95.2%
2018	86.00	27^th	428	93.7%
2019	85.57	27^th	438	93.8%
2021	83.82	24^th	410	94.1%
2022	86.29	26^th	429	93.9%
2023	86.07	27^th	442	93.9%
2024	84.01	37^th	458	91.9%

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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: 4.4)

86%

14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2022

Wonderful teachers but much room for growth and leadership needed in the administration. Sadly, the wrong people are appointed in these roles due to connections and the interest of the students are not the first priority. As a parent who never complains and raising children not feeling they are owed anything or entitled, if you can attend another surrounding high school in the area - do it. Until the administration becomes less about themselves and more about the students it will only continue to go downhill. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 1, 2017

This school is excellent . The teachers are very professional and I consider is a safely place. I like the sports program and the extra curricular activities . Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Ambitious students, demanding parents, great teachers Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 23, 2014

I have one son that has graduated from Mill Creek and another currently attending. It's a gigantic school, but the teachers and staff make every student and parent feel counted. Great emphasis on academics. Athletics are fantastic. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Its Great Great great School..extremely caring Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, February 4, 2012

I love Mill Creek it's the best high school in Georgia. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mill Creek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	1750	247	97	207	1	n/a	n/a	49	2351
2006	2135	372	167	269	1	n/a	n/a	61	3005
2007	2455	479	255	366	3	n/a	n/a	86	3644
2008	2563	554	333	440	5	n/a	n/a	102	3997
2009	2580	622	329	470	5	n/a	n/a	110	4116
2010	2111	462	251	460	23	8	154	0	3469
2011	2120	522	267	436	18	3	129	0	3495
2012	2111	541	251	430	15	5	126	0	3479
2013	2167	583	263	434	12	5	114	0	3578
2014	2228	604	283	442	14	4	133	0	3708
2015	2235	644	286	459	12	5	139	0	3780
2016	2264	756	323	504	8	3	140	0	3998
2017	2134	689	305	486	4	3	138	0	3759
2018	2033	704	291	508	6	4	122	0	3668
2019	1976	705	323	546	7	4	149	0	3710
2020	1916	689	341	539	7	2	157	0	3651
2021	1847	748	359	598	7	3	180	0	3742
2022	1763	824	432	605	6	3	179	0	3812
2023	1350	661	279	396	7	3	143	0	2839

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 Mill Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	2351	129.1	18.2	14.6
2006	3005	158.6	18.9	14.8
2007	3644	201.4	18.1	17.1
2008	3997	222.7	17.9	18.2
2009	4116	235.9	17.4	23
2010	3469	200.8	17.2	21.6
2011	3495	186.0	18.7	23.4
2012	3479	180.8	19.2	24.7
2013	3578	175.2	20.4	24.7
2014	3708	182.7	20.2	24.7
2015	3780	191.0	19.7	23.9
2016	3998	200.0	19.9	21.6
2017	3759	193.5	19.4	19.5
2018	3668	187.5	19.5	20.5
2019	3710	191.9	19.3	19.5
2020	3651	192.6	18.9	18.5
2021	3742	191.8	19.5	20.1
2022	3812	203.1	18.7	n/a
2023	2839	165.9	17.1	22.3

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 Mill Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	2351	129.1	18.2	14.6
2006	3005	158.6	18.9	14.8
2007	3644	201.4	18.1	17.1
2008	3997	222.7	17.9	18.2
2009	4116	235.9	17.4	23
2010	3469	200.8	17.2	21.6
2011	3495	186.0	18.7	23.4
2012	3479	180.8	19.2	24.7
2013	3578	175.2	20.4	24.7
2014	3708	182.7	20.2	24.7
2015	3780	191.0	19.7	23.9
2016	3998	200.0	19.9	21.6
2017	3759	193.5	19.4	19.5
2018	3668	187.5	19.5	20.5
2019	3710	191.9	19.3	19.5
2020	3651	192.6	18.9	18.5
2021	3742	191.8	19.5	20.1
2022	3812	203.1	18.7	n/a
2023	2839	165.9	17.1	22.3

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 Mill Creek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$210 (3.0%)	$6,880 (97.0%)	$7,090
2018	$240 (3.2%)	$7,289 (96.8%)	$7,529
2019	$313 (3.8%)	$7,854 (96.2%)	$8,167

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 27^th of 442 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Mill Creek High School)	70.8	62.5	8.3%
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 (Mill Creek High School)	50.2	43.8	6.4%
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 (Mill Creek High School)	66.6	70.6	4%
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 (Mill Creek High School)	74.2	63.3	10.9%
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	3710	2839	23.5%
African American	705	661	6.2%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	323	279	13.6%
Hispanic	546	396	27.5%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	1976	1350	31.7%
Two or More Races	149	143	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	22.3%	2.8%

Schools Near Mill Creek 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 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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mill Creek High School	Public	9-12	4400 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5850	2,839	166	17.1	22.3%	1,350 (47.6%)	661 (23.3%)	396 (13.9%)	279 (9.8%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	143 (5.0%)	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
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	1,638	79	20.6	33.8%	443 (27.0%)	458 (28.0%)	365 (22.3%)	300 (18.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.2%)	75.6	66^th of 458 public high schools	85.6%					(n/a)	51.9	47.5	64.4	51.9
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	2351 Sunny Hill Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7600	2,303	134	17.2	39.7%	640 (27.8%)	671 (29.1%)	655 (28.4%)	246 (10.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	86 (3.7%)	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
Cherokee Bluff High School	Public	9-12	6603 Spout Springs Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 534-1080	1,151	68	16.9	23.7%	728 (63.2%)	60 (5.2%)	302 (26.2%)	14 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.9%)	60.1	131^st of 458 public high schools	71.4%		56.8	136^th of 442 public high schools	69.2%	5	58.3	36.9	52.4	32.8						$9,883	$221	$9,662
Dacula High School	Public	9-12	123 Broad St	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6664	2,498	143	17.4	50.9%	444 (17.8%)	1,185 (47.4%)	666 (26.7%)	98 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	101 (4.0%)	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
Buford High School	Public	9-12	2455 Buford Hwy	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-6768	1,846	106	17.3	29.9%	880 (47.7%)	256 (13.9%)	496 (26.9%)	124 (6.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (4.7%)	88	26^th of 458 public high schools	94.3%		88.3	24^th of 442 public high schools	94.6%	2	73.3	70.2	77.4	58.9						$11,340	$197	$11,142
Flowery Branch High	Public	9-12	4450 Hog Mountain Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-8000	1,363	82	16.5	31.4%	791 (58.0%)	90 (6.6%)	389 (28.5%)	47 (3.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.2%)	54.7	159^th of 458 public high schools	65.3%		49.3	179^th of 442 public high schools	59.5%	20	47.8	27.3	46.5	40.2						$8,342	$252	$8,090
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	226	41	5.5	53.5%	13 (5.8%)	153 (67.7%)	44 (19.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	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
Lanier High School	Public	9-12	918 Buford Hwy	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-4040	1,853	117	15.7	37.2%	698 (37.7%)	377 (20.3%)	524 (28.3%)	165 (8.9%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (4.4%)	72.7	80^th of 458 public high schools	82.5%		75.5	58^th of 442 public high schools	86.9%	22	55.7	48.1	59.6	49.8						$8,907	$300	$8,607
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Mill Creek High School?

Students at Mill Creek High School are 48% White, 23% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mill Creek High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,839 students attended Mill Creek High School.

Is Mill Creek High School a good school?

Yes. Mill Creek High School ranks in the top 8.1% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into Mill Creek High School?

Mill Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Duncan Creek Elementary
Elementary : Fort Daniel Elementary School
Elementary : Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Middle : Osborne Middle School

What district is Mill Creek High School in?

Gwinnett County

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