2022 Best schools in Gwinnett County

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  484 reviews

Junior: As a current junior at GSMST, I can say first-hand that it is truly such an amazing school to prepare students for college and even for life after college! With an extremely rigorous and demanding curriculum, students learn valuable time management and cooperative skills. For any students living in Gwinnett who are considering attending this school, I would completely recommend it if you're looking to challenge yourself and grow to be stronger academically. We Are GSMST!... Read 484 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,197

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Peachtree Corners, GA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  109 reviews

Parent: Wesleyan is a true gem, and there is no other like it. First and foremost, the administrators and faculty truly love the Lord and incorporate faith into the curriculum as well as how they guide the students. Academics are strong. For Lower School: Singapore math, Orton-Gillingahm instruction for all students in reading, Accelerated Reader (AR), Geography, Spelling, and drills for math facts. The administration is proactive, prayerful, organized, involved and extremely on top of things. All administrators teach at least 1 class so they are able to interact at a classroom level with students as well. Wesleyan wants your child to be a well-rounded person and they care about what type of citizen, spouse and parent you will be in addition to preparing you for college. There is an extensive bus system and Wesleyan's reach into the greater Atlanta area continues to grow.... Read 109 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,171

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Duluth, GA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: ND Academy has an excellent team of teachers in the Upper School. Aside from the usual and obvious subjects, my student learned research and study skills that have proved to be invaluable at college. Thank you NDA!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 336

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Norcross, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  290 reviews

Parent: During the corona crisis, when schools were shut down, GACS did not miss a beat. Within 48 hours GACS had their digital learning environment up and working. Not fumbling, not "we will figure it out as we go", up and kids learning from day one. My kids were even impressed with their school. Why were they able to do this? They are a cohesive team of administrators, teachers, faculty, counselors, etc. who hold themselves to a highter standard. If everthing you do is for the glory of God, the end result can be pretty amazing!... Read 290 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,669

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  949 reviews

Junior: I have been attending North Gwinnett High since my freshman year of high-school and it's been amazing! The school most definitely prepares you for the real world and gives students a realm of possibilities to explore! The teachers are wonderful and demonstrate their care for students daily. I am proud to be a North Gwinnett student and I can't wait to see where my education will take me. The main thing I love about this school is the rigor that is given to us. The teachers don't treat us like we cannot handle anything. The teachers believe in our abilities and they push us to be our best. It's a wonderful atmosphere for learners to be in. My only suggestion for change would be more diversity among the student body. I love being able to meet new people and learn about different perspectives. Other than that, North is a great school that has helped me in several ways!... Read 949 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,199

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Buford City Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  277 reviews

Senior: Buford High School is one of the best high schools in Georgia for a variety of reasons. Many in Buford refer to it as a "college campus" due to its grandiose design, but more importantly, the school's "Triple-A Excellence" exceeds expectations. Buford High is the top AP school in Georgia, and it covers all costs for AP testing so that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, can have a chance to excel academically and show their efforts. The high school's high-quality education extends to more than just its AP classes, however, as they pull from a pool of the best teachers in the nation, including the teachers of their numerous career tech pathways. Its arts offerings are also incredible, with a variety of theater, dance, and art classes, while the athletic programs are very competitive, with all but one team making it to their championship in the 2022 school year. Overall, an amazing experience. Go Wolves!... Read 277 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,682

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Lilburn, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  190 reviews

Senior: Killian Hill, I believe, is the best place in Gwinnett for studying. Teachers here are very comforting and helping, and I’ll definitely miss here!... Read 190 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  1,131 reviews

Senior: Brookwood is a great school. Teachers have been supportive and helpful whenever I have needed them! I have particularly enjoyed the theater program. I have had the opportunity to meet a variety of people, learn about acting, stage craft, performing, and how to run a sound system. Participation in the theater program has helped me to become more confident. One thing I would have liked better was communication with students. As well, many parts of the school are very dated. They are adding buildings to account for the large number of students (4000), but areas like the theater are very outdated. Putting information in one, clearly identified space would have helped me feel like I knew what was going on. I feel truly lucky that Brookwood took the time and effort to create a prom experience for my classmates and me this year. While normally it is held at a fancy venue, parents, teachers, and administrators worked really hard to give us a safe, fun, and memorable experience on campus.... Read 1,131 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,708

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  917 reviews

Senior: Peachtree Ridge's dedication and standard of excellence is what makes one proud to be a lion. Teachers are seem to care about students' success and are doing a great job, especially in these adverse circumstances. The teachers have inspired me to be the best version of myself, and so did my peers. The fine arts programs at the school are amazing and are an opportunity to bond with fellow students. One thing that could be better is the traffic though. It was really bad before the pandemic. Overall, PRHS has provided me with various experiences that have enriched my mind for when I go off into the real world. Go lions!... Read 917 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,326

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Buford City Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Middle School Student: The teachers are very nice they try there very best to make be a better learner. If you are new to the school then you will probably make tons of new friends. Just make sure that you listen to your teacher and don't bully people. Bullying is bad.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,318

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Lilburn, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  151 reviews

Alum: Providence is an incredible school with caring teachers and courses that effectively prepare students for college. Many clubs, sports, and other involvement opportunities are offered, so that every student can find their thing. Providence is a Christian school that effectively teaches students about the Christian faith, shares the love of God, and has a weekly time of worship and message called AXIS. The Lussi Athletic Complex was recently added to provide sports fields, courts, and facilities. It is a very nice complex! Small class sizes also allow students to really get to know and support each other, creating an incredible high school culture. Providence feels like family.... Read 151 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  775 reviews

Sophomore: Parkview High School is a place where students do learn skills. Parkview teachers and staff work hard and care about their students' future. They always encourage, lesson and advice students to think and act responsibly for their future. They offer several programs that are ready students for life beyond high school and as former student of Parkview High School, I got the opportunity to choose for myself and I really enjoy the "real-world" courses I'm taking at my high school. This school also commits to keeping up with student protection and needs. From strict serious rules against bullying to protection on the bus, not only of students but also the employees of this place, this school takes care of it all. I got to have so much real-world experience ever since I joined high school, even in the rough times of COVID, Parkview didn't give up and tried its best to provide students opportunities to get better! Really excited for my years ahead at Parkview High!... Read 775 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,218

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Buford City Schools, GA•

• 1-3

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My son is going into the fourth grade, at Buford Academy, and these guys are awesome. My son had a few problems controlling his anger, and would sometimes lash out. Instead of disciplining and treating him like the bad kid, Like Dyer Elementary in Dacula did, they get down on his level and treat him like a friend that needs help. I could not ask for a better staff. They are always on top of letting us know what is going on so that way we can tackle the issues while at home as well. Buford Academy is an overall great experience for our family.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 1,191

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  1,285 reviews

Junior: As a current junior at Mill Creek, I can attest firsthand that it is an incredible school for preparing students for college and even life after college! Students learn valuable time management and cooperative skills as a result of an a demanding and engaging curriculum. Of course, I cant forget Football FNL. We have the most spirited student section, which makes coming to the game a lot of fun. When we all get together to support our incredible football team, it feels like a family. This is a place where you can be challenged academically, socially, and athletically. There is a place for everyone; whether you are interested in STEM, the Arts, CTE, Foreign Language, or anything else, this is the place for you!... Read 1,285 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,742

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 919

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Overall- I can tell you that Five Forks is the very best school I've ever sent my kids to! The teachers are very kind and respectful, and it seems that my kids very much enjoy spending their time there, and I would also agree.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,236

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.69 out of 5  13 reviews

Middle School Student: I'm a new student at this school that is from a different country so here's my experience: I have been treated very well and I think they treat kids who aren't the level to go to language arts also well. ESOL here has 2 levels: low and high so they don't just mash people together. Otherwise, it would be chaotic. The teachers are very kind and you can see they have a passion for teaching. Honestly, I think this school has such a low rating because some students are just kinda... "mad" that they have to go to school. I haven't experienced discrimination, but of course I won't say that reviews that have talked about this aren't valid. I like how they combine technology into lessons here, it can be helpful for the future. Overall, from my experience this school is great and very modern.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,168

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 839

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Neat little school. Academically appropriate. Efficient in most notable activities. Well organized. I was informed that the school lunches are "hard to eat". Staff communication could improve. Overall I would recommend this school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 669

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: I love how many different activities there were, your teachers truly care about you unlike other schools. Everyone puts in hard work and dedication every single day.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,319

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 2 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 875

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Brookwood ES is a great school. It has done so much for my daughter. She absolutely loves this school and I see it has really brightened up her personality compared to before when she was more timid. I love seeing her come home with a smile everyday. It has enhanced her daily learning experience and challenged her already advanced abilities.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,409

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We moved from another district to have our children attend this school! It's been an added bonus that the middle school FMES filters into, Twin Rivers, is equally amazing. Excellent schools, wonderful teachers, and happy kids. This is the Mountain View Cluster and we can also say the sports programs are top notch!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 889

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: Level Creek was very pleasent. I loved elementary school and I was definitely prepared for middle school academically and socially. One issue I did have with the school was the Focus program where certain kids tested in or out so early. I don’t think it’s fair or a good representation of a child’s ability to be tested so early and then judged.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,003

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1