Georgia public high school · Gwinnett County

Meadowcreek High School

4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093. 575 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 33.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

33.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)26.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
13.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
82.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.6 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
1,008Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
41%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)23.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
36.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.1 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 85% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 51.3% of graduates to college. Meadowcreek High School sends 33.4%, 18 points fewer than expected.

The path from Meadowcreek

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 22.6%Georgia private college 1.6%Out-of-state college 4.3%Georgia technical college 4.9%Career credential, working 4.3%Working, not in college 18.6%Not found in Georgia records 43.7%

    Share of the 575 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: Berea College, Bucks County Community College, Campbell University, Chaffey College, College of Southern Maryland. (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 State University5351%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Georgia Gwinnett College3222%$10,080$48,736$19,000
    Kennesaw State University2650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Gwinnett Technical College2434%$15,675$47,903$13,079
    Savannah State University435%$7,542$44,180$26,000

    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 higher13.3%
    Associate degree2.8%
    Certificate or other credential7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.4%
    No credential, not enrolled60.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20.7%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Certificate or other credential7.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.5%
    No credential, not enrolled62.1%

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

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202333%
Meadowcreek High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

35.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8.9%Needed remedial English
21.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.6Average 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

Hispanic78%
Black15%
Asian5%
White2%
Multiracial1%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: McClure Health Science High School (1.6 mi, 55% to college) · Berkmar High School (2.2 mi, 41.8% to college) · Paul Duke STEM High School (4.7 mi, 70.4% to college) · Norcross High School (4.8 mi, 51.7% to college) · Parkview High School (4.8 mi, 75.9% 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

MeasureMeadowcreekGwinnett CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)33.4%66.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)82.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,008—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)36.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Meadowcreek High School graduates go to college?
33.4% of the Class of 2024 at Meadowcreek High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Meadowcreek High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Meadowcreek High School graduates are Georgia State University, Georgia Gwinnett College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Meadowcreek High School?
Meadowcreek High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Meadowcreek High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
13.3% of Meadowcreek High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.