Paul Duke STEM High School

Paul Duke STEM High School

Public High School | Grade 9-11
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd,  Norcross, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
4.6
5.0
1,194 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
26
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
46.1%
Black
22.8%
White
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Public HS in Georgia
#15 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
#19 Most Diverse Public HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 189 Students
Georgia State University 183 Students
Kennesaw State University 166 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 159 Students
Emory University 88 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 79 Students
Columbus State University 55 Students
Oglethorpe University 48 Students
Mercer University 45 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 66 Students
Business 54 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Biology 39 Students
Computer Software Engineering 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Film and Video Studies 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 39 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/26/2025
Every PDS student is prepared for college or to enter the workplace. We have dedicated "pathways" every student must complete at least one of before graduation. We have many programs that improve students' academics and college readiness, like our AP research program with a very high pass rate. I have really enjoyed my time here and think it made my college applications very solid.
5.0 Senior
12/3/2024
I attended another high school before Paul Duke STEM High School. Paul Duke exceeded my expectations by miles. Definitely suggest sending your kids here!
4.0 Sophomore
9/12/2024
Great with academics. Great teacher and parent involvement. Does not have sport teams. Worst part might be how boring the school can look.
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
9/10/2025
Students are very polite and respectful at this school. My niece is doing the 10th grade and all I have is great compliments for the teaching satff and administrative team. Very good AP classes and curriculum in general.
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Paul Duke STEM High School

Paul Duke STEM High School is a public school for students in grades 9-11 in Norcross, GA, in the Norcross neighborhood, and is served by the Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,194 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Paul Duke STEM High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $369,112. Discover additional schools in the area, like Norcross High School, James Madison High School, Wesleyan School, and more. Learn more about what Norcross has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paul Duke STEM High School.

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