Georgia public high school · Gwinnett County

Central Gwinnett High School

564 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 436 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 60.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

60.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)0.5 pts above Georgia (60%)
21.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)3.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
86.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.0 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
1,072Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
63.7%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)0.9 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
42.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.3 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Central Gwinnett

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 37.6%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 12.8%Georgia technical college 8%Career credential, working 3.2%Working, not in college 19%Not found in Georgia records 17.2%

    Share of the 436 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: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Voorhees University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Point Park University. (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 College9622%$10,080$48,736$19,000
    Gwinnett Technical College3434%$15,675$47,903$13,079
    Kennesaw State University2050%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University1751%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Augusta University548%$12,017$52,071$20,000

    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 higher21.3%
    Associate degree3%
    Certificate or other credential11.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.5%
    No credential, not enrolled46.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher29.3%
    Associate degree3.8%
    Certificate or other credential7.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet7.8%
    No credential, not enrolled51.8%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202360%
Central Gwinnett High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

31.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
12.1%Needed remedial English
45.5%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.8Average 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

Black44%
Hispanic39%
White9%
Asian4%
Multiracial4%
70%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
11.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Phoenix High School (1.0 mi, 28.1% to college) · Discovery High School (2.0 mi, 56.5% to college) · Gwinnett Online Campus (2.9 mi, 41.4% to college) · Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (3.4 mi, 96.9% to college) · Collins Hill High School (4.8 mi, 67% 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

MeasureCentral GwinnettGwinnett CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)60.5%66.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,072—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)42.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Central Gwinnett High School graduates go to college?
60.5% of the Class of 2024 at Central Gwinnett High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Central Gwinnett High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Central Gwinnett High School graduates are Georgia Gwinnett College, Gwinnett Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Central Gwinnett High School?
Central Gwinnett High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Central Gwinnett High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
21.3% of Central Gwinnett High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.