Puckett's Mill Elementary School

Puckett's Mill Elementary School in Dacula, GA, is a top-rated public school in the Gwinnett County School District, serving 794 students in grades PK through 5 with a 5-star rating and a state ranking in the 92nd percentile.

Puckett's Mill consistently outperforms district and state averages by wide margins in every subject. In the most recent testing cycle, 5th-grade science proficiency reached 74.5%, which is 30 percentage points above the state average. Math proficiency rates ranged from 71.9% to 75.3% across grades, compared to state averages in the mid-40s to low-50s. The school's success extends to all student groups—Hispanic students ranked in the 99th percentile statewide, and African American students ranked in the 93rd percentile. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 10.5%, well below the district average of 15.0% and state average of 17.7%, reflecting strong family engagement and a supportive school culture.

Compared to nearby schools, Puckett's Mill is a clear academic leader. It outperforms Fort Daniel Elementary School, its closest neighbor just 1.48 miles away, in most subjects and grade levels. While Ivy Creek Elementary School ranks slightly higher statewide (74th vs. 92nd), Puckett's Mill has maintained a 5-star rating for 10 consecutive years—a consistency few schools match. The school also achieves these results while spending $15,831 per student, which is less than Harmony Elementary School spends ($16,446) despite Harmony achieving lower proficiency rates and a lower state ranking. While the school's state ranking has slipped from its peak of 21st in 2018-2019, this reflects changes in other schools' performance, not a decline—proficiency rates in math and science have remained remarkably stable over the past three years.