Public schools in Lawrenceville, GA
38 open public schools with an address in Lawrenceville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
38
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
44,741
38 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Lawrenceville public schools
The federal directory lists 38 public schools in Lawrenceville, GA: 20 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. The 38 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 44,741 students, an average of 1,177 per school. The largest campus is Archer High School (3,058 students), and the largest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (1,430).
Every listed school belongs to Gwinnett County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lawrenceville
Elementary schools in Lawrenceville
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Elementary Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 828 | 12.4:1 | |
| Baggett Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,019 | 12.4:1 | |
| Benefield Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,209 | 12.7:1 | |
| Bethesda Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,083 | 13.2:1 | |
| Cedar Hill Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 896 | 12.2:1 | |
| Corley Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,119 | 13:1 | |
| Craig Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,045 | 12.9:1 | |
| Freeman's Mill Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,011 | 14.2:1 | |
| Gwin Oaks Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,077 | 14.4:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,430 | 13.4:1 | |
| Jenkins Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 775 | 12.6:1 | |
| Kanoheda Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 925 | 12.6:1 | |
| Lawrenceville Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 677 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lovin Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 856 | 11.6:1 | |
| McKendree Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,030 | 11.4:1 | |
| Rock Springs Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 801 | 13.1:1 | |
| Simonton Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 702 | 13.4:1 | |
| Taylor Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 883 | 12.9:1 | |
| Winn Holt Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,046 | 12.2:1 | |
| Woodward Mill Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,106 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lawrenceville
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekland Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,693 | 15.1:1 | |
| Crews Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,443 | 16.8:1 | |
| Five Forks Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,239 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jordan Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 757 | 12.8:1 | |
| Moore Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 971 | 14.1:1 | |
| Richards Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,974 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sweetwater Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,470 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Lawrenceville
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 3,058 | 19.7:1 | |
| Central Gwinnett High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,414 | 14.3:1 | |
| Devereux Ackerman Academy - Gwinnett Gwinnett County | 05–12 | 17 | 3.4:1 | |
| Discovery High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,703 | 16.3:1 | |
| Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East Gwinnett County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 334 | 8:1 | |
| Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 1,304 | 16.6:1 | |
| International Transition Center Gwinnett County | 06–12 | 640 | 12.4:1 | |
| Mountain View High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,221 | 16.9:1 | |
| Phoenix High School Gwinnett County · Alternative School | 09–12 | 921 | 25.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lawrenceville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Online Campus Gwinnett County · Virtual | PK–12 | 1,996 | 15.3:1 | |
| Oakland Meadow School Gwinnett County | PK–12 | 68 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic41.6%
- Black31.8%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 38 Lawrenceville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (44,741 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lawrenceville
How many public schools are in Lawrenceville, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 38 open public schools with a location address in Lawrenceville: 20 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 44,741 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lawrenceville?
All listed public schools with an address in Lawrenceville belong to Gwinnett County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lawrenceville?
Archer High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lawrenceville, with 3,058 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lawrenceville?
No school with an address in Lawrenceville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lawrenceville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lawrenceville public schools is 13.1:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lawrenceville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities