Discovery High School vs Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,703 students
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Lawrenceville, Georgia | Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #256 of 431 | #8 of 431 |
| National rank | #13352 of 16,910 | #848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,703 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 99.5% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 29.9).
- •Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 30%).
- •Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 37%).
- •Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Discovery High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 2,703 students compared with 1,304.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery High School better than Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology ranks higher (83.1 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery High School and Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 2,703. Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology rank in Georgia?
Discovery High School is 256th of 431 and Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology is 8th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).