Discovery High School

Discovery High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1335 Old Norcross Rd,  Lawrenceville, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
3.9
2.9
2,856 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marci Sledge
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
34.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
459:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
53.8%
Black
31.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 689 Students
University of Georgia 526 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 475 Students
Kennesaw State University 474 Students
Emory University 287 Students
Georgia Southern University 220 Students
Columbus State University 215 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 196 Students
Mercer University 174 Students
University of West Georgia 164 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 176 Students
Biology 176 Students
Business 137 Students
Psychology 124 Students
Computer Science 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Graphic Design 62 Students
Accounting 53 Students
Film and Video Studies 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 118 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/14/2025
Discovery High School. Being in the school felt like everyone knew each other. Students can always count on teachers for educational advice and encouragement. Very diverse and culture is very well appreciated as well.
4.0 Freshman
5/5/2025
This school is a headache and a half, but the classes and opportunities you can get here are actually really good for career and colleges. Students are better than most high schools I've ever seen but still...the students and teachers, more of the disagree than get along. Despite that I do feel like not many people take this school seriously, it might be because at the time of reviewing it, it's a 10-year-old school, I think it has potential, but oh well. 7.5/10
3.0 Senior
3/4/2025
Discovery High School is honestly a really good school for academics and college readiness. However, it does have its fair share of behavioral issues amongst students and school pride could be a little better.
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2.9 24 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/4/2025
I recently visited Discovery to register my daughter, and unfortunately, our experience was not a positive one. Tyese Miller, the counselor we interacted with, was dismissive, condescending, and repeatedly spoke over us. Her demeanor was far from welcoming, which was especially disappointing given t...
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4.0 student
5/14/2025
As a recent graduate from Discovery High School, I would like to express my gratitude to the front office workers who work so hard to help families and still maintain a positive work space for their coworkers and aids. Specifically Ms. Rivera and Mrs. Castaneda who make me want to go to school every...
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5.0 student
5/5/2025
At first, I didn’t expect much from Discovery High School. I saw the ratings online and honestly had no hope. But once I actually started going here, joined clubs, got involved in classes, and met the teachers, I realized it’s not what people make it seem. I’ve moved around to other schools that wer...
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5.0 parent
6/7/2024
Great school have not had any problems keep up the great work Discovery High way to go!!!!!!!
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Discovery High School

Discovery High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lawrenceville, GA, in the Lawrenceville neighborhood, and is served by the Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,856 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Discovery High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $404,585. Discover additional schools in the area, like Phoenix High School, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology, Central Gwinnett High School, and more. Learn more about what Lawrenceville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery High School.

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