Georgia public high school · Gwinnett County

Archer High School

2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 631 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 76.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Gwinnett County Beats the odds
76.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)16.2 pts above Georgia (60%)
32.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)14.8 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
93.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,095Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
82.7%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)18.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
59.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.7 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

52% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 62.1% of graduates to college; Archer High School sends 76.2%, 14 points more than expected.

The path from Archer

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 53.9%Georgia private college 5.5%Out-of-state college 11.3%Georgia technical college 5.5%Career credential, working 2.1%Working, not in college 12%Not found in Georgia records 9.7%

    Share of the 631 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, North Carolina A & T State University, Tuskegee University, Alabama A & M University, Guilford College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Gwinnett College11622%$10,080$48,736$19,000
    Kennesaw State University7850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University4251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Gwinnett Technical College3334%$15,675$47,903$13,079
    University of Georgia2289%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher32.6%
    Associate degree2.3%
    Certificate or other credential5.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet22.1%
    No credential, not enrolled37.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher39.3%
    Associate degree3.8%
    Certificate or other credential6.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5.1%
    No credential, not enrolled45.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202376%
Archer High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

24%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
6.1%Needed remedial English
45.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.4Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black57%
Hispanic20%
White15%
Asian4%
Multiracial4%
52%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
19.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Grayson High School (3.7 mi, 76.6% to college) · Dacula High School (5.2 mi, 69.1% to college) · Loganville High School (5.8 mi, 63% to college) · Central Gwinnett High School (6.5 mi, 60.5% to college) · Gwinnett Online Campus (6.5 mi, 41.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gwinnett County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureArcherGwinnett CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)76.2%66.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)93.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,095—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)59.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Archer High School graduates go to college?
76.2% of the Class of 2024 at Archer High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Archer High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Archer High School graduates are Georgia Gwinnett College, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Archer High School?
Archer High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Archer High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
32.6% of Archer High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.