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Paul Duke STEM High School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071.0

(470)323-3600

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9/10
#63
Rank 63 out of 384
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #65 · 84th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #84 · 79th percentile
Science9/10 · #65 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Paul Duke STEM High School is one of Gwinnett County's standout options for students who genuinely love science, technology, engineering, and math — and the school's strong performance across English, math, and science reflects a curriculum that takes an integrated, hands-on approach rather than just slapping "STEM" on a traditional schedule. It's a natural fit for curious, motivated kids whose families are drawn to project-based learning and career-focused pathways. Norcross itself is one of metro Atlanta's more underrated spots — a diverse, tight-knit community with a charming historic downtown, easy access to I-85, and a lot of the energy that comes with sitting at the heart of one of Georgia's fastest-growing counties.

Student Demographics

349 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
167 (48%)
African American
84 (24%)
Asian
41 (12%)
White
41 (12%)
Multiple Races
14 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners37 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged225 (64%)
Students with Disabilities21 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,983
Enrollment
83.09
Teachers (FTE)
35.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90.4%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.

23
AP Courses
offered
39.9%
AP Participation
of students
487
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 Programs10/10 · #20 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found