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Discovery High School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 1335 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.0

(678)226-4250

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4/10
#240
Rank 240 out of 384
Top 62%
English Language Arts6/10 · #194 · 51st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #285 · 27th percentile
Science5/10 · #220 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Discovery High School sits in Lawrenceville, the historic seat of Gwinnett County, where a rapidly growing and diverse suburban community has taken root east of Atlanta. The school shows some solid ground in English but has room to grow in math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a neighborhood school feel within one of Georgia's largest and most dynamic districts. Gwinnett County has invested heavily in its schools overall, so families here have access to district-wide resources even as individual campuses work toward stronger outcomes.

Student Demographics

624 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
341 (55%)
African American
194 (31%)
Asian
46 (7%)
White
25 (4%)
Multiple Races
15 (2%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners120 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged469 (75%)
Students with Disabilities80 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

5,347
Enrollment
164.52
Teachers (FTE)
32.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
13
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

83.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
17.1%
AP Participation
of students
480
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #113 · 71st percentile

52 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found