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North Gwinnett Middle School

170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518Gwinnett County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
2,168
Students
Total enrolled
$14,002
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,168 students in grades 06–08 in Sugar Hill, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,002 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Gwinnett Middle School is a very large middle in Sugar Hill, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 2,168 students. The district invests $14,002 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at North Gwinnett Middle School

2,168
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
131
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,103 male · 1,065 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 316 students
Student Composition
36%
37%
8%
13%
Asian36%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black13%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130255003945

Academic Outcomes at North Gwinnett Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30518

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,002Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,002
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,161
Student Support$2,660
Administration$1,680
Operations$2,100
Other$1,400
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,002 spent per student, an estimated $6,203 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
44%
State government
42.0%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ivy Creek Elementary School
↓
Middle
McConnell Middle SchoolTrickum Middle SchoolRichards Middle SchoolCreekland Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
Brookwood High SchoolPeachtree Ridge High SchoolGrayson High SchoolParkview High School
+15 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGwinnett County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGwinnett County →
Phone: (678)745-2300
NCES ID: 130255003945
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sugar Hill seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Gwinnett County
High
Brookwood High School
3,878 students · 09–12
32% FRL
High
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,300 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
High
Grayson High School
3,284 students · 09–12
● 44 opp42% FRL
High
Parkview High School
3,262 students · 09–12
● 50 opp45% FRL
High
Archer High School
3,134 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
North Gwinnett High School
3,097 students · 09–12
● 42 opp12% FRL
High
Berkmar High School
3,029 students · 09–12
● 50 opp76% FRL
High
Mill Creek High School
2,839 students · 09–12
22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.