Royce Dr
Duluth, GA 30097

This is a fabulous school — the principal, staff, and teachers are all so caring and helpful — and the academics are excellent. The students are challenged based on their needs/abilities, which are continually reassessed. We’re very grateful we had the opportunity to attend this school.

The teachers my son has had are excellent, but the overall environment is unnecessarily rigid and heavily academic. Students have assigned seats at lunch and even when entering the building while waiting for the bell to ring. They are not allowed to choose where to sit or talk freely with friends, which creates a very controlled atmosphere. Many students refer to it as “River Jail.” This school is best suited for highly academic, self-motivated students, especially those in TAG. Students who are not top achievers tend to be overlooked. Homework is heavy (1.5–3 hours nightly) with a strong focus on standardized test prep. With late dismissal and bus rides, kids don’t get home until around 4:45 p.m., leaving little time for activities or downtime before starting more work. Support is limited/ineffective, and burnout is a real concern—my child is already exhausted, and he’s not even in high school yet.There are limited non-academic extracurricular options, no school dances, and low sports participation (6th graders cannot participate). For some students, this structured, high-pressure environment may be a good fit, but it has not been a positive experience for my child.

A great high school in the region. My son loves the school, friends and teachers.