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North Gwinnett Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

North Gwinnett Middle School in Sugar Hill, GA, is a large public school serving 2,360 students in grades 6-8 within the Gwinnett County School District. It consistently ranks among Georgia's top middle schools, currently placing 20th out of 578 schools statewide (97th percentile) with a decade-long track record of never falling below the top 20.

Academically, this school stands out for exceptional performance across nearly every subject and student group. In math, 81-88% of students score proficient or above—roughly 40 points higher than the state average. On end-of-course exams, 98% of students pass Algebra I and 97% pass Biology, more than double the district average. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency (85.6%) far exceeds the state rate (40.2%). Perhaps most notably, the school ranks #1 in Georgia for English Language Learner achievement, a remarkable feat that no nearby school comes close to matching. Performance is consistently strong across all subgroups—African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, and special education students all rank in the 94th percentile or higher statewide. The school also posts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.2%, compared to 17.7% statewide, and achieves these results while spending less per student ($11,953) than most comparable schools.

Compared to nearby options, North Gwinnett Middle holds its own against elite competition. It ranks 20th, just behind Riverwatch Middle (16th) and South Forsyth Middle (14th) in Forsyth County, and River Trail Middle (3rd) in Fulton County. Within its own district, it far outpaces peers like Coleman Middle (97th) and Creekland Middle (201st). Despite being 40-70% larger than most comparison schools, North Gwinnett Middle proves that size doesn't diminish quality—it delivers top-tier, equitable results for all students.

2,360

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,953

Per pupil spending ?

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518

(678) 745-2300

District: Gwinnett County

Students who attend North Gwinnett Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Gwinnett High School

Feeder schools for North Gwinnett Middle School:

Elementary:	Level Creek Elementary School
	Riverside Elementary School
	Roberts Elementary School
	Suwanee Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.0%

White:

32.9%

African American:

12.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (87% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Georgia middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Gwinnett County

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg52%

Georgia avg45%

20^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 29Middle Schools in the Gwinnett County

66^th of 201Gwinnett 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
2026	93.0	20 of 578	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	98.9	7 of 585	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	8 of 578	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	9 of 569	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	98.9	6 of 558	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	98.2	9 of 542	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.3	15 of 559	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	98.0	12 of 543	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	96.9	14 of 539	97.4%	★★★★★
2016	98.2	6 of 545	98.9%	★★★★★
2015	98.8	6 of 537	98.9%	★★★★★
2014	85.5	7 of 521	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	86.0	7 of 527	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	85.6	12 of 508	97.6%	★★★★★
2011	87.4	4 of 504	99.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	16 of 480	96.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	14 of 494	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	12 of 489	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	10 of 485	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	11 of 482	97.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	18 of 89	79.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.1	17 of 92	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	19 of 90	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	25 of 95	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	19 of 89	78.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	100.0	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	99.4	1 of 199	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	3 of 200	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	4 of 166	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	1 of 157	99.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.6	16 of 550	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.3	17 of 567	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	13 of 558	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	17 of 553	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	19 of 544	96.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	20 of 374	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	96.6	5 of 400	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	13 of 381	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	23 of 380	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	11 of 367	97.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.2	31 of 550	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.1	18 of 569	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	22 of 561	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	26 of 559	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	19 of 553	96.6%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	82.4	17 of 157	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	87.8	10 of 159	93.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	4 of 136	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.0	5 of 169	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.3	1 of 172	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	4 of 163	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	3 of 145	97.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.9	17 of 425	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.9	15 of 442	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	16 of 437	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	12 of 429	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	98.8	5 of 431	98.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	18 of 404	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.7	19 of 415	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	26 of 417	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	19 of 429	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	26 of 425	93.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)99th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)97th percentile~ school

African American (2026)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Migrant (2023)89th percentile-9 vs school

Asian (2026)80th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I98%+50 vs state

Biology97%+50 vs state

Mathematics86%+43 vs state

Social Studies86%+45 vs state

HS Physical Science79%+18 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, September 22, 2018

The teachers here are absolutely horrid. They constantly are being disrespectful and expect respect in return. I will point out I have had great experiences with Ms. Barnum, Ms. Short, Mr. Hanna and Mr. Manning. I was never disrespected by them, and I was always engaged in their classes. There are often bugs in class rooms and roaches are found in the bathrooms as well. I also speak for all the students when I say they need to fix the bathroom policy. Many classes have a rule of 3 bathroom breaks per semester. All the students despise this, as we often need to use the restroom. No, not to vape, but to use the restroom. I especially think girls and trans guys should be allowed way more than three breaks, due to our time of the month. I very much hope this will be seen by the school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Gwinnett Middle School	Public	6-8	170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 745-2300	2,360	139	16.9	21.3%	777 (32.9%)	284 (12.0%)	200 (8.5%)	968 (41.0%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	126 (5.3%)	93	20^th of 578 public middle schools	96.5%		98.9	7^th of 585 public middle schools	98.8%	13	98.1	96.9	81.5	87.6	87.7		85.6	78.7	$11,953	$445	$11,508
Riverwatch Middle School	Public	6-8	610 James Burgess Rd	Suwanee	30024	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 455-7311	1,455	79	18.4	13.1%	318 (21.9%)	80 (5.5%)	102 (7.0%)	898 (61.7%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.2%)	93.5	16^th of 578 public middle schools	97.2%		99.3	4^th of 585 public middle schools	99.3%	12	99.0		86.0	87.7	90.9		86.6	80.0	$10,969	$202	$10,767
River Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	10795 Rogers Cir	Duluth	30097	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3860	1,098	80	13.6	14.5%	188 (17.1%)	129 (11.7%)	77 (7.0%)	643 (58.6%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.9%)	98	3^rd of 578 public middle schools	99.5%		98.6	10^th of 585 public middle schools	98.3%	7	100.0		87.0	87.3	84.3	70.5	75.2	99.1	$15,630	$430	$15,199
Lanier Middle School	Public	6-8	6482 Suwanee Dam Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-8419	1,369	96	14.2	50.5%	443 (32.4%)	276 (20.2%)	399 (29.1%)	159 (11.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (6.4%)	75.5	128^th of 578 public middle schools	77.9%		88.3	62^nd of 585 public middle schools	89.4%	66	100.0		59.5	65.2	63.0		62.9	48.9	$14,211	$496	$13,714
Northbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	1221 Northbrook Pkwy	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7140	944	63	15.1	63.2%	104 (11.0%)	262 (27.8%)	355 (37.6%)	177 (18.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.7%)	77.2	115^th of 578 public middle schools	80.1%		81.2	96^th of 585 public middle schools	83.6%	19	100.0		51.9	55.6	72.8		71.1	59.7	$14,325	$761	$13,563
Hull Middle School	Public	6-8	1950 Old Peachtree Rd	Duluth	30097	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 232-3200	1,267	80	15.9	41.0%	155 (12.2%)	362 (28.6%)	221 (17.4%)	468 (36.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	83.4	82^nd of 578 public middle schools	85.8%		91.2	53^rd of 585 public middle schools	90.9%	29	94.9		68.7	70.9	71.6		61.5	65.0	$12,659	$564	$12,095
Buford Middle School	Public	6-8	2750 Sawnee Ave	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 904-3690	1,426	88	16.2	36.7%	640 (44.9%)	169 (11.9%)	384 (26.9%)	160 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.1%)	96.6	9^th of 578 public middle schools	98.4%		95.1	32^nd of 585 public middle schools	94.5%	23	100.0		72.2	75.2	88.9	68.0	66.5		$12,872	$319	$12,553
South Forsyth Middle School	Public	6-8	4670 Windermere Parkway	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3170	1,319	71	18.6	7.9%	410 (31.1%)	34 (2.6%)	68 (5.2%)	753 (57.1%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	44 (3.3%)	94.3	14^th of 578 public middle schools	97.6%		99.1	5^th of 585 public middle schools	99.1%	9	99.4		91.8	87.1	87.3		84.1	83.6	$11,061	$200	$10,861
Creekland Middle School	Public	6-8	170 Russell Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 338-4700	1,693	112	15.1	65.0%	240 (14.2%)	538 (31.8%)	598 (35.3%)	186 (11.0%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	120 (7.1%)	61.1	201^st of 578 public middle schools	65.2%		72.1	142^nd of 585 public middle schools	75.7%	59	99.4		50.5	60.0	48.2		39.3	48.0	$12,061	$414	$11,647
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	2565 Echols Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 455-7311	1,513	90	16.7	14.7%	572 (37.8%)	45 (3.0%)	134 (8.9%)	709 (46.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.2%)	89.9	43^rd of 578 public middle schools	92.6%		95.7	27^th of 585 public middle schools	95.4%	16	100.0		81.0	72.9	82.3		79.2	72.6	$11,576	$200	$11,376

Frequently Asked Questions about North Gwinnett Middle School

How many students attend North Gwinnett Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,360 students attended North Gwinnett Middle School.

What district is North Gwinnett Middle School in?

Gwinnett County

What is the racial makeup of North Gwinnett Middle School?

Students at North Gwinnett Middle School are 41% Asian, 33% White, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of North Gwinnett Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Gwinnett Middle School usually go on to attend North Gwinnett High School

Is North Gwinnett Middle School a good school?

Yes! North Gwinnett Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 578 Georgia middle schools.

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