Discovery High School, GA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
1335 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-4250
How Discovery High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score41
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Discovery High School
2,749Students
100%Low-Income Students
154Teachers
18 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 36% | 36% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 6% | 43% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 13% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Discovery High School
24%Math Proficiency
44%Reading Proficiency
34%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38% | 42% | 50% |
| Male | 31% | 37% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 34% | 38% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Black | 28% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 37% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 35% | 42% | 43% |
| Limited English | 16% | 32% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Discovery High School
79%Overall Rate
79%Low-Income
52%Limited English
44%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 65% | 69% |
| Black | 77% | 77% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 79% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 59% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Discovery High School, GA
Gerard Prepatory School
3 miles, E
Agape Jr Academy
3 miles, E
Collins Hill Christian School
3 miles, N
Primrose School at Sugarloaf Parkway East
3 miles, SE