Public schools in Norcross, GA
13 open public schools with an address in Norcross, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,825
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Norcross public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Norcross, GA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,825 students, an average of 1,140 per school. The largest campus is Meadowcreek High School (2,609 students), and the largest elementary school is Graves Elementary School (1,076).
Gwinnett County operates the most schools here (12), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.5:1, lower than 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 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% 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 Norcross
Elementary schools in Norcross
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 914 | 12.2:1 | |
| Beaver Ridge Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 984 | 12.8:1 | |
| Brookhaven Innovation Academy State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 524 | 13.4:1 | |
| Graves Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,076 | 12.8:1 | |
| Meadowcreek Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 806 | 11.1:1 | |
| Norcross Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 751 | 12.1:1 | |
| Rockbridge Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 990 | 12.5:1 | |
| Stripling Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 799 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Norcross
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerour Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,319 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Norcross
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West Gwinnett County | 06–12 | 227 | 6.1:1 | |
| Meadowcreek High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,609 | 13.9:1 | |
| Norcross High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,317 | 14.1:1 | |
| Paul Duke STEM High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 1,509 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.4%
- Hispanic69.9%
- Black17.8%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Norcross schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,825 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Norcross
How many public schools are in Norcross, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Norcross: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 14,825 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Norcross?
Schools with an address in Norcross belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gwinnett County (12 schools), State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Norcross?
Meadowcreek High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Norcross, with 2,609 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Norcross?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Norcross are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brookhaven Innovation Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Norcross schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Norcross public schools is 12.5:1, lower than 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 Norcross 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.
Nearby Georgia cities
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