Norcross High School vs Paul Duke STEM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norcross High School
Norcross · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Paul Duke STEM High School
Norcross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
| Measure | Norcross High School Norcross, Georgia | Paul Duke STEM High School Norcross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 431 | #151 of 431 |
| National rank | #10919 of 16,910 | #9782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,317 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| city | Norcross | Norcross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Duke STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 40.2).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Paul Duke STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Norcross High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.2).
- •Norcross High School is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 1,509.
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 Norcross High School better than Paul Duke STEM High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Duke STEM High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 40.2 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 Norcross High School and Paul Duke STEM High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Norcross and Norcross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norcross High School: 2,317. Paul Duke STEM High School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norcross High School and Paul Duke STEM High School rank in Georgia?
Norcross High School is 181st of 431 and Paul Duke STEM High School is 151st of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).