In 2024-25, Norcross High School reported enrolling 517 African American students, a decrease of 11.6% compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Overall, Norcross High School had 2,250 students enrolled during 2024-25. African American students represented 23% of the overall student body, placing them as the second-largest demographic group in the school.
The school operates within the Gwinnett County School District, which has its main office in Lawrenceville.
Of the 140 schools in the Gwinnett County School District, Grayson High School reported the highest number of African American students, with 2,089 enrolled during 2024-25.
The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report stated that Georgia public schools enrolled more than 1.7 million students. Elementary levels accounted for 787,206 students (45.9%), middle schools enrolled 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools enrolled 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE initiated statewide programs such as a real-time attendance dashboard, an outreach campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to help increase attendance rates.
A new law passed by Georgia lawmakers in 2025 updates school attendance regulations by prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updated law also requires extra reporting and aligns with diploma assistance programs for alternative pathways.
Data from 2026 shows that Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is slightly better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 3,049 | 975 | 32% |
| 2011-12 | 3,163 | 1,012 | 32% |
| 2012-13 | 3,307 | 1,058 | 32% |
| 2013-14 | 3,592 | 1,185 | 33% |
| 2014-15 | 3,590 | 1,112 | 31% |
| 2015-16 | 3,655 | 1,133 | 31% |
| 2016-17 | 3,668 | 1,100 | 30% |
| 2017-18 | 3,680 | 1,030 | 28% |
| 2018-19 | 3,088 | 864 | 28% |
| 2019-20 | 2,837 | 822 | 29% |
| 2020-21 | 2,724 | 762 | 28% |
| 2021-22 | 2,587 | 724 | 28% |
| 2022-23 | 2,510 | 677 | 27% |
| 2023-24 | 2,343 | 585 | 25% |
| 2024-25 | 2,250 | 517 | 23% |
Information in this article was sourced from the Georgia Department of Education. Access the source data here.
