Georgia public high school · Gwinnett County

Norcross High School

5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092. 488 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

51.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)8.3 pts below Georgia (60%)
25%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)7.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
85.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.9 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
1,056Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
64.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)About the same as the typical Georgia school
39.7%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)10.3 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Norcross

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 35.9%Georgia private college 3.3%Out-of-state college 8%Georgia technical college 4.5%Career credential, working 2.3%Working, not in college 18.6%Not found in Georgia records 27.5%

    Share of the 488 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: University of Mississippi, George Washington University, Alabama A & M University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion. (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
    Kennesaw State University6050%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University3651%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    University of Georgia2689%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Gwinnett Technical College2234%$15,675$47,903$13,079
    Georgia Gwinnett College1822%$10,080$48,736$19,000

    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.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher25%
    Associate degree3.9%
    Certificate or other credential6.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.6%
    No credential, not enrolled48.8%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher31.1%
    Associate degree3.9%
    Certificate or other credential4.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5.5%
    No credential, not enrolled55.2%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202352%
Norcross High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

18.8%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.6%Needed remedial English
35.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
23.7Average 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

Hispanic57%
Black23%
White13%
Asian4%
Multiracial3%
73%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
11.4%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Paul Duke STEM High School (1.2 mi, 70.4% to college) · Johns Creek High School (4.0 mi, 88.4% to college) · McClure Health Science High School (4.6 mi, 55% to college) · Meadowcreek High School (4.8 mi, 33.4% to college) · Duluth High School (4.9 mi, 61.8% 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

MeasureNorcrossGwinnett CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)51.7%66.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)85.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,056—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)39.7%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Norcross High School graduates go to college?
51.7% of the Class of 2024 at Norcross High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Norcross High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Norcross High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Norcross High School?
Norcross High School has a four-year graduation rate of 85.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Norcross High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
25% of Norcross High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.