During the 2024-25 academic year, Norcross High School enrolled 1,282 Hispanic students—a 2.3% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s overall enrollment reached 2,250 students in 2024-25. Among those, Hispanic students comprised 57% of the student population, making them the largest group on campus.
Norcross High is part of Gwinnett County School District, which operates from its headquarters in Lawrenceville.
Within the 140 schools of Gwinnett County School District, Berkmar High School reported the highest number of Hispanic students for 2024-25, with 2,072 enrolled.
Statewide public school enrollment in Georgia surpassed 1.7 million, according to the Fiscal Year 2026-1 report from the Georgia Department of Education. Elementary schools accounted for 787,206 students (45.9%), while 388,733 students (22.7%) were enrolled in middle schools and 539,092 students (31.4%) in high schools.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia’s schools in the post-pandemic environment, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, the department started a statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness measures, and targeted assistance for districts most in need to improve daily attendance.
Georgia lawmakers approved a bill in 2025 updating attendance guidelines to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The reforms increase reporting standards and support programs designed to help students complete diplomas through alternative educational paths. More details are available here.
By 2026, Georgia improved its average student-to-teacher ratio to about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 3,049 | 975 | 32% |
| 2011-12 | 3,163 | 1,075 | 34% |
| 2012-13 | 3,307 | 1,157 | 35% |
| 2013-14 | 3,592 | 1,364 | 38% |
| 2014-15 | 3,590 | 1,471 | 41% |
| 2015-16 | 3,655 | 1,571 | 43% |
| 2016-17 | 3,668 | 1,687 | 46% |
| 2017-18 | 3,680 | 1,766 | 48% |
| 2018-19 | 3,088 | 1,482 | 48% |
| 2019-20 | 2,837 | 1,390 | 49% |
| 2020-21 | 2,724 | 1,389 | 51% |
| 2021-22 | 2,587 | 1,345 | 52% |
| 2022-23 | 2,510 | 1,355 | 54% |
| 2023-24 | 2,343 | 1,312 | 56% |
| 2024-25 | 2,250 | 1,282 | 57% |
Information in this article was sourced from the Georgia Department of Education. The original data is accessible here.
