Summary:
Zip code 30092, covering the Peachtree Corners area of Gwinnett County, is home to 6 schools—4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school—serving approximately 5,505 students across two districts: Gwinnett County and State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o.
The academic landscape here is sharply divided. Simpson Elementary School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 97th percentile statewide. Its math proficiency rates (86.3% in 3rd grade, 84.1% in 5th grade) are roughly 30-40 points higher than Peachtree Elementary School and North Metro Academy of Performing Arts, both of which struggle with proficiency rates in the 30-50% range. International Charter Academy of Georgia also performs well above state averages in math, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($12,663) and highest student-teacher ratio (16.9:1) in the area. At the middle school level, Pinckneyville Middle School posts a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course exam, though its standard grade-level math scores hover near district averages. Norcross High School faces the most significant challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages in Algebra I (33.7%), Biology (37.5%), and US History (19.8%).
Chronic absenteeism is a telling indicator of the divide. Simpson Elementary has an excellent 5.3% rate, while Norcross High struggles with a 31.2% rate—more than double the district average. Socioeconomic factors also vary widely, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from just 4.1% at International Charter Academy to 77.2% at North Metro Academy. Notably, North Metro Academy spends the most per student ($20,283) and has the smallest class sizes (9.8:1), yet its academic results are inconsistent, suggesting that resources alone don't guarantee success. For parents, the elementary options in this zip code range from elite to struggling, making school choice a critical factor in educational outcomes.
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