2023 Best Schools in Gwinnett County

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  510 reviews

Alum: The teachers are very passionate about what they teach and the environment is super supportive! The schedule is very intensive and not flexible for students with major time commitments, and lunch is unfortunately quite short. Schedule accommodations are being made though!... Read 510 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,165

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Peachtree Corners, GA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  117 reviews

Senior: I have been at wesleyan since Kindergarten and I love it! My favorite part about wesleyan is that it is a small enough school that you recognize every face and they recognize you. Students and teachers make an effort to foster relationships in and outside of school, and God’s love shines through the faculty,... Read 117 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,207

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Duluth, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: Our child has been at Notre Dame since Kindergarten and is now in High School. She has absolutely prospered academically, athletically, and as a person. The IB education and values engrained in her have been priceless! We are confident she will be well prepared for whatever comes her way in college and in life.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  991 reviews

Senior: As a student who entered high school during Covid years, classes have been a huge struggle for me. However, after everyone got back into face to face, the environment in North Gwinnett is AMAZING! The teacher here are devoted into teaching their students! Students here are all very open and accepting!... Read 991 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,087

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Norcross, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  309 reviews

Parent: Our children started GAC in 6th and 9th. After a year and a half I’m very impressed with the leadership, teachers, academics, and co-curriculars. Our children are very different; one is academic & artsy and one loves sports more than school. We chose GAC because it would be a great fit for both. As we go into the second semester of year 2, both kids are thriving! They have found great community and tried new things. My athletic child has discovered a passion in film editing and my theatre kid played 2 sports! We are thrilled to see them grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Our 6th grader was behind in math when she arrived due to covid /public school and because of great teachers, encouraging administrators she is now in honors math with an A. Our highschooler has great teachers too in Biology, English, Math, Bible, and Coach Aldrin helped him discover he LOVES history! Chemistry, not so much. Overall GAC has exceeded our expectations!... Read 309 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,596

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Buford City Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  297 reviews

Senior: This upcoming school year I will be a senior at Buford High School and my overall experience has been incredible! I first joined Buford in 6th grade and my first impression was great, the students and faculty are so sweet and truly care about you; the buildings are always spotless thanks to the incredible custodial team; overall everyone is amazing. Along with that the teachers at Buford are truly passionate about what they do and care and check on students throughout the year. Also, academically the school is phenomenal. Personally, it has provided me thousands of opportunities that I have taken with no hesitation. In short, I think that Buford has very well prepared me for what the future holds in my career interest. Also just for fun, we have an incredible football team and Friday nights at Buford are truly amazing with all the support and laughter that goes around. Go Wolves!... Read 297 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,784

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  1,183 reviews

Senior: Brookwood High School is amazing! It is also ranked 2nd place in Georgia. The school is full of diversity and carries over 3,000 students, and my teachers that I've encountered have the sweetest souls, and they are genuine with their students who are in their classrooms, or just other students who walk by every once in a while. I love Brookwood, and I really appreciate how Brookwood includes the national celebrations of different races from around the world. Brookwood High School is my most favorite public school I have attended. As a senior, I will definitely miss this school once I graduate.... Read 1,183 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,850

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Lilburn, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  193 reviews

Alum: As a recent graduate of KHCS, I only have great things to say about my time there. I didn't fully appreciate or understand what I had until college application season came around. While many students have a fear that they do not do enough in their high school career, I felt so well-rounded because KHCS offers so many opportunities for me to be involved. There is a successful fine arts programs including acting, choir, band, and competitions. Many clubs such as Math Club, Quiz Bowl, or even being able to run my own club. There are a multitude of sports and willing coaches who made it easy to start a sport. It was all a matter of me being willing to try what was available to me. I especially appreciated our small tight-knit community that allowed me to develop a good teacher-student relationship with many of my teachers so when it came time to ask for recommendations I had so many people who had great words to say about me. The community here is something you can't get anywhere else.... Read 193 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  956 reviews

Sophomore: PRHS is a great high school compared to many of the other locations in GA. The academic and elective courses are engaging and that’s due in no small part to the amazing teachers and staff who work hard to make learning enjoyable for their students. The wide variety of elective courses make me feel secure in finding classes and information that helps me in preparation for college. If I were to cite one downside about my school, it would have to be interpersonal conflict between students and a select few of the staff members. While this issue is not entirely the fault of the school, I’ve seen in some cases where the disciplinary actions some staff members had taken to resolve issues between students to be lacking to say the least. With that addition however, these occurrences are far and few between and doesn’t represent the school in its entirety nor make PRHS a bad place to attend school. Overall, in my experience, I have grown to love the ridge and hope you all will too. Go Lions!... Read 956 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,313

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Buford City Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.31 out of 5  13 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 13 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,378

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  802 reviews

Senior: I truly love Parkview High School. Though the school is big, it has a small town feel to it. I have been able to be a part of numerous extracurricular groups due to the offerings at Parkview, including German club, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Swim and Dive Team, Varsity Lacrosse Manager, Varsity Football Manager, and more. The teachers really care about the students, and communicate well with my parents. I love that every sporting event, students, parents, and community members come out to support while wearing school colors. If I had to say anything that could be improved, is maybe just smaller class sizes, but that would probably require more trailers or more space. It is kind of easy to get lost in the mix for those who are not involved in sports or other extracurricular activities, and I think I would have been one of those lost souls if I had not take advantage of all of the options provided by PHS. Panther for life!... Read 802 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,213

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Sugar Hill, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Sophomore: There is a very positive Christian teaching here, especially in the high school. The high school is currently a mix of in-person and online classes, which help students to develop proper time management skills. The teachers are very nice and encouraging.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 532

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• 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 1,258

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  1,326 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 1,326 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,812

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Lilburn, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  161 reviews

Parent: Providence Christian Academy has been my family’s second home for 3 years now. My husband and I prayed for a diverse environment where our students could grow confidently in their faith, learn to navigate life as testifying Christ-followers, and feel comfortable in their own skin. Like all schools, there has been some transition during our time here, and there is room for growth. While our student body is very diverse, I do wish our administration and faculty mirrored that diversity. However; this community has proven to be approachable and one that understands, we may all stumble, but we have to be willing to reach out our hand and help someone gain their footing again. It isn’t just a “private Christian school,” it’s a FAMILY that welcomes, supports and encourages. Our family needed compassion, communication, community and a Christ-led education. We found it at Providence Christian Academy and our children are flourishing in academics and athletics, but more importantly in Christ.... Read 161 reviews

• grade A

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 993

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 878

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• 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 1,221

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 801

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.8 out of 5  15 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 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,124

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• 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 678

• 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: Good teachers accepting students easy to make friends and overall the food is good Friday breakfast donut holes Friday lunch sometimes pizza which is good.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,289

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We love this school. We take our daughter to the early childhood education program Play to Learn and it's been wonderful for both her, and us as parents. Can't wait until she starts Kindergarten.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 768

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 2 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 873

• 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

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 1,036

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1