Peachtree Ridge High School

Summary:

Peachtree Ridge High School is a public high school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,300 students. It is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is the 65th ranked district out of 203 in Georgia and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Peachtree Ridge High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Georgia, ranking in the top 100 schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 96th out of 458 Georgia high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with higher proficiency rates than the county and state averages in all subject areas tested, including American Literature and Composition (49.7%) and Biology (58.3%). Peachtree Ridge also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 92.1% over the past five years, which is consistently higher than the state average.

While Peachtree Ridge High School outperforms many of the nearby high schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as McClure Health Science High School, Phoenix High School, and Discovery High School, it is surpassed by the highly-ranked North Gwinnett High School and Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Additionally, Peachtree Ridge serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW
       Suwanee, GA  30024


(678) 957-3100

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,854 Help


Feeder schools for Peachtree Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Burnette Elementary School
    Jackson Elementary School
    Mason Elementary School
    Parsons Elementary School
Middle:    Hull Middle School
    Northbrook Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  3,304

Racial breakdown:

African American:
31.1%
Asian:
27.0%
Hispanic:
26.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peachtree Ridge High School ranks better than 79% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9th among 25 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Peachtree Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Peachtree Ridge High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (31.1%), Asian (27%), Hispanic (26%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peachtree Ridge High School is 18.1. 18 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Peachtree Ridge High School employs 181.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peachtree Ridge High School is $7,854. 22 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Peachtree Ridge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Peachtree Ridge High School 96th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Peachtree Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.93 35th 335 89.6%
2007 74.66 60th 358 83.2%
2008 78.41 52nd 370 85.9%
2009 79.56 49th 372 86.8%
2010 80.58 47th 384 87.8%
2011 79.95 49th 402 87.8%
2012 79.94 44th 396 88.9%
2013 78.71 50th 425 88.2%
2014 74.68 57th 425 86.6%
2015 78.59 31st 435 92.9%
2016 71.75 54th 426 87.3%
2017 78.52 36th 420 91.4%
2018 82.12 34th 428 92.1%
2019 80.07 44th 438 90.0%
2021 73.33 49th 410 88.0%
2022 78.44 48th 429 88.8%
2023 70.06 78th 442 82.4%
2024 67.44 96th 458 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Peachtree Ridge High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.1)
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by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Open Quote My boys go to this high school and I can only say great things about the school. The principal is very engaged and very focused on the Standard of Excellence to improve from year to year. The Advanced Placement program offerings are AWESOME! The teachers are passionate about the material and about the students mastering the material. The school has many many clubs and athletic opportunities so there is something for everyone if you choose to be involved. The school is highly ranked in the state and a great springboard for success in college. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Open Quote Going upwards Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Open Quote Great school with positive trends. Principle is very active, as opposed to most of the time kids not even knowing who their principle is. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 9, 2010

Open Quote Very poor communication with parents Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, December 5, 2010

Open Quote This school is pretty good, the teachers are nice, and the students are friendly. Can't wait to graduate though!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1015 309 409 153 4 n/a n/a 0 1890
2005 1214 378 495 215 6 n/a n/a 42 2350
2006 1359 519 594 261 3 n/a n/a 58 2794
2007 1400 554 676 281 2 n/a n/a 66 2979
2008 1346 613 743 325 5 n/a n/a 86 3118
2009 1325 651 784 309 2 n/a n/a 96 3167
2010 1234 698 800 357 2 0 79 0 3170
2011 1166 741 819 404 4 1 90 0 3225
2012 1152 762 781 394 7 2 84 0 3182
2013 1071 821 776 433 8 2 97 0 3208
2014 1032 837 769 467 10 2 87 0 3204
2015 973 857 778 498 5 3 97 0 3211
2016 873 859 813 545 4 4 103 0 3201
2017 796 911 839 583 4 2 125 0 3260
2018 704 938 876 612 7 2 134 0 3273
2019 660 951 887 634 6 4 129 0 3271
2020 624 959 892 691 6 3 142 0 3317
2021 581 979 902 724 4 2 134 0 3326
2022 492 1034 892 765 1 5 124 0 3313
2023 436 1031 885 813 3 3 129 0 3300
2024 395 1028 892 859 3 1 126 0 3304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1890 99.7 19.0 17.1
2005 2350 135.6 17.3 18.8
2006 2794 156.1 17.9 19.4
2007 2979 167.1 17.8 19
2008 3118 185.8 16.8 20.3
2009 3167 191.1 16.6 24.2
2010 3170 188.0 16.8 26.3
2011 3225 178.3 18.0 32.5
2012 3182 172.7 18.4 33.1
2013 3208 160.2 20.0 33.8
2014 3204 162.8 19.6 32
2015 3211 164.0 19.5 31.3
2016 3201 165.0 19.4 32.4
2017 3260 170.6 19.1 34.2
2018 3273 175.4 18.6 35.7
2019 3271 168.9 19.3 34.9
2020 3317 171.8 19.3 33.7
2021 3326 166.1 20.0 30.5
2022 3313 175.6 18.8 n/a
2023 3300 176.1 18.7 37.4
2024 3304 181.9 18.1 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peachtree Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1890 99.7 19.0 17.1
2005 2350 135.6 17.3 18.8
2006 2794 156.1 17.9 19.4
2007 2979 167.1 17.8 19
2008 3118 185.8 16.8 20.3
2009 3167 191.1 16.6 24.2
2010 3170 188.0 16.8 26.3
2011 3225 178.3 18.0 32.5
2012 3182 172.7 18.4 33.1
2013 3208 160.2 20.0 33.8
2014 3204 162.8 19.6 32
2015 3211 164.0 19.5 31.3
2016 3201 165.0 19.4 32.4
2017 3260 170.6 19.1 34.2
2018 3273 175.4 18.6 35.7
2019 3271 168.9 19.3 34.9
2020 3317 171.8 19.3 33.7
2021 3326 166.1 20.0 30.5
2022 3313 175.6 18.8 n/a
2023 3300 176.1 18.7 37.4
2024 3304 181.9 18.1 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peachtree Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $223 (3.1%) $7,031 (96.9%) $7,254
2018 $222 (2.9%) $7,342 (97.1%) $7,564
2019 $255 (3.2%) $7,599 (96.8%) $7,854

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peachtree Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 438 High schoolsRanks 78th of 442 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Peachtree Ridge High School)58.548.6
 9.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gwinnett County)53.943.1
 10.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Peachtree Ridge High School)33.929.8
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)4945.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Peachtree Ridge High School)71.861.6
 10.2%
   End of Course Biology (Gwinnett County)55.353.5
 1.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Peachtree Ridge High School)75.147
 28.1%
   End of Course United States History (Gwinnett County)57.140
 17.1%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students32713300
 0.9%
African American9511031
 8.4%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian887885
 0.2%
Hispanic634813
 28.2%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White660436
 33.9%
Two or More Races129129
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%37.4%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Peachtree Ridge High School

Peachtree Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burnette Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Elementary : Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Parsons Elementary School
Middle : Hull Middle School
Middle : Northbrook Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,304 students attended Peachtree Ridge High School.

Peachtree Ridge High School ranks 96th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Peachtree Ridge High School are 31% African American, 27% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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