Summary:
Zip code 30019, encompassing the Dacula area of Gwinnett County, Georgia, is served by a single large public high school, Dacula High School, which educates nearly 2,500 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Gwinnett County School District.
Dacula High School is a solid academic performer that consistently beats state averages on End of Course tests. In the most recent school year, proficiency rates reached 49.9% in Algebra I, 48.2% in Biology, and 43.8% in US History, all above the state marks. The school also shines in student outcomes, boasting a strong 89.2% graduation rate and a very low 1.6% dropout rate—both better than district and state figures. While it trails the district slightly in math and science, it excels in US History, outperforming the district by more than three percentage points. The school’s state ranking has been somewhat volatile, moving from the 58th percentile to the 73rd, and settling at the 68th percentile most recently, though test scores have remained consistently above state averages throughout.
The most pressing concern for Dacula High School is chronic absenteeism, which sits at a high 22.9%—well above the district’s 15.0% and the state’s 17.7%. This is a notable paradox given the school’s low dropout rate, suggesting many students are missing significant class time but still persisting to graduation. Serving a student body where over half (55.66%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves above-state-average results while managing a typical 17:1 student-teacher ratio and spending $12,531 per student. Addressing the absenteeism issue could be the key to unlocking further gains in its state ranking and overall academic performance.
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