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Best Norcross Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 12,508 students in Norcross, GA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,696 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Norcross, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norcross, GA are Paul Duke Stem High School, Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Norcross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norcross, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Norcross have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Norcross, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Duke Stem High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 323-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
186 Hunter St
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 538-1550
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Norcross Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Hunt St
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Price Pl
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 225-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Summerour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Price Place Pl Nw
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-3045
Gr: 6-8 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1978 Beaver Ruin Rd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 447-6307
Gr: PK-5 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Graves Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 326-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Meadowcreek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 Georgia Belle Ct
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 931-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Stripling Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6155 Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 582-7577
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Rockbridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6066 Rockbridge School Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 448-9363
Gr: PK-5 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Meadowcreek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 381-9680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 246-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Norcross, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Norcross, GA include Paul Duke Stem High School, Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Norcross Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norcross?
12 public schools are located in Norcross.
What percentage of students in Norcross go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Norcross are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norcross?
Norcross public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Norcross are often viewed compared to one another?

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