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Duncan Creek Elementary

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Duncan Creek Elementary ranks 144 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

144^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Duncan Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hoschton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,569 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 67th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duncan Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 97 and 165 out of over 1,200 schools. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is significantly higher than the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 64.6% of 4th-grade students at Duncan Creek were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.3% in Gwinnett County and 39.3% statewide. In mathematics, Duncan Creek's proficiency rates are even more impressive, with 79.3% of 4th-graders and 63.3% of 5th-graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 55.4% and 49.4% in Gwinnett County, respectively.

When comparing Duncan Creek Elementary to the nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, such as Dacula Elementary, Freeman's Mill Elementary, and Patrick Elementary, Duncan Creek consistently outperforms these schools on the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Duncan Creek Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

1,593

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,328

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548

(678) 714-5800

District: Gwinnett County

Students who attend Duncan Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Osborne Middle School
High:	Mill Creek High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

30.9%

African American:

25.6%

Asian:

21.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (64% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Gwinnett County

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg48%

Georgia avg42%

144^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 82Elementary Schools in the Gwinnett County

67^th of 206Gwinnett County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	144 of 1238	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	90.4	131 of 1248	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	165 of 1242	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	89.5	130 of 1244	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	90.9	109 of 1214	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	132 of 1234	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	89.3	115 of 1209	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	88.0	129 of 1205	89.3%	★★★★☆
2016	89.6	112 of 1233	90.9%	★★★★★
2015	91.4	97 of 1240	92.2%	★★★★★
2014	79.9	183 of 1231	85.1%	★★★★☆
2013	84.3	89 of 1225	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	84.1	98 of 1201	91.8%	★★★★★
2011	83.4	135 of 1212	88.9%	★★★★☆
2010	82.2	154 of 1183	87.0%	★★★★☆
2009	84.8	107 of 1133	90.6%	★★★★★
2008	90.8	26 of 1134	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	87.5	74 of 1125	93.4%	★★★★★
2006	86.9	63 of 1101	94.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics70%+25 vs state

Science66%+22 vs state

English Language Arts58%+19 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 9, 2018

All 4 of my children have come up through Duncan Creek. It’s a great school and we’ve had wonderful teachers. They really do a lot to help these kids be successful students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2017

My son has been at Duncan Creek since he was in 1st grade. We are going into the fourth grade now and we absolutely have LOVED our experience at this school. Couldn't ask for better teachers or principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 24, 2015

My son has gone here for 3 years... this school is amazing. Teachers care about the students. My son is learning so much every day. Close Quote

Schools Near Duncan Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duncan Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5800	1,593	109	14.6	40.8%	493 (30.9%)	408 (25.6%)	246 (15.4%)	348 (21.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.8%)	88.6	144^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.4%		90.4	131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	89.5%	13	48.2	64.6	59.1	66.8	79.3	63.3	65.6	$13,328	$655	$12,673
Mulberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	442 E Union Grove Cir	Auburn	30011	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 226-7460	763	62	12.4	51.1%	190 (24.9%)	295 (38.7%)	178 (23.3%)	51 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	84.8	186^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.0%		81.4	214^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.9%	28	47.8	47.4	66.7	62.2	57.9	74.2	76.7	$15,978	$656	$15,322
Puckett's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-5110	794	60	13.3	31.0%	341 (42.9%)	158 (19.9%)	111 (14.0%)	123 (15.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.4%)	93.6	90^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.7%		96.3	48^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%	42	60.8	63.8	72.1	73.3	71.1	72.7	74.0	$15,831	$494	$15,336
Fort Daniel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Auburn Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 932-7400	645	54	11.8	45.4%	175 (27.1%)	153 (23.7%)	163 (25.3%)	98 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.7%)	86.4	168^th of 1238 public elementary schools	86.4%		87	163^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.9%	5	50.4	61.2	58.4	60.2	74.5	64.6	62.8	$14,719	$318	$14,401
Ivy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3443 Ridge Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-3655	1,507	99	15.2	39.7%	425 (28.2%)	298 (19.8%)	292 (19.4%)	406 (26.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.6%)	93.5	93^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	92.5%		93.4	88^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.9%	5	51.4	63.6	75.0	70.2	74.7	78.4	84.9	$13,141	$467	$12,674
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 Freeman Brock Rd	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-1627	654	58	11.2	51.2%	338 (51.7%)	56 (8.6%)	188 (28.7%)	35 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.7%)	49.6	571^st of 1238 public elementary schools	53.9%		50.4	561^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%	10	32.4	38.5	43.9	43.5	48.7	29.6	40.8	$17,072	$1,070	$16,002
Spout Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6640 Spout Springs Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-4860	855	48	17.7	22.9%	620 (72.5%)	36 (4.2%)	135 (15.8%)	23 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.6%)	80.3	232^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	81.3%		73.8	296^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.3%	64	50.0	60.5	60.7	56.3	68.7	60.0	44.7	$11,544	$324	$11,220
Freeman's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2303 Old Peachtree Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 377-8955	1,011	71	14.2	56.9%	249 (24.6%)	282 (27.9%)	244 (24.1%)	170 (16.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.2%)	90.4	128^th of 1238 public elementary schools	89.7%		93.1	98^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%	30	65.4	62.1	59.4	71.2	71.1	64.4	68.3	$14,252	$641	$13,611
Patrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2707 Kilgore Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 765-5260	999	70	14.2	49.5%	160 (16.0%)	309 (30.9%)	235 (23.5%)	230 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.4%)	67.7	355^th of 1238 public elementary schools	71.3%		70.1	344^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.4%	11	40.6	43.8	48.7	55.6	57.3	48.7	48.7	$14,123	$703	$13,419
Auburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1334 6th Ave	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-7887	678	67	10.1	67.4%	279 (41.2%)	71 (10.5%)	238 (35.1%)	32 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.4%)	37.1	727^th of 1238 public elementary schools	41.3%		24	944^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.4%	217	27.5	34.7	34.7	37.3	38.6	33.7	28.6	$18,228	$1,708	$16,519

Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan Creek Elementary

How many students attend Duncan Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,593 students attended Duncan Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Duncan Creek Elementary?

Students at Duncan Creek Elementary are 31% White, 26% African American, 22% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Duncan Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Duncan Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osborne Middle School
High : Mill Creek High School

Is Duncan Creek Elementary a good school?

Duncan Creek Elementary ranks 144^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Duncan Creek Elementary in?

Gwinnett County

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