Discovery High School
1335 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 560 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 56.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Discovery
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 41.6%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 3.9%Georgia technical college 8.9%Career credential, working 4.6%Working, not in college 14.1%Not found in Georgia records 24.6%Share of the 560 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Brandman University, Culver-Stockton College, Duke University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia Gwinnett College 121 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 Kennesaw State University 53 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Gwinnett Technical College 48 34% $15,675 $47,903 $13,079 Georgia State University 22 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 University of Georgia 8 89% $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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (1.5 mi, 96.9% to college) · Phoenix High School (1.8 mi, 28.1% to college) · Central Gwinnett High School (2.0 mi, 60.5% to college) · Gwinnett Online Campus (4.1 mi, 41.4% to college) · Collins Hill High School (4.3 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
| Measure | Discovery | Gwinnett County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 56.5% | 66.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 83.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,033 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 44% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Discovery High School graduates go to college?
- 56.5% of the Class of 2024 at Discovery High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Discovery High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Discovery High School graduates are Georgia Gwinnett College, Kennesaw State University and Gwinnett Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Discovery High School?
- Discovery High School has a four-year graduation rate of 83.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Discovery High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 22% of Discovery High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
