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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

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