Serving 1,145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sugar Hill Elementary School's student population of 1,145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Hill Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
20%
36%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sugar Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School?
1,145 students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Sugar Hill Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Hill Elementary School?
Sugar Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Hill Elementary School part of?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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