Gwinnett Parents Revolt Against Proposed School Rezoning

As of November 12th, 2025, Gwinnett County Public Schools is facing backlash from parents over a proposed school redistricting plan. The district aims to reassign students from three subdivisions near Lawrenceville - Bennett Farm, Central Park, and Eleanora - from the Grayson school cluster to the Archer cluster.

School officials cite overcrowding as the reason for the changes, which would impact three high schools, three middle schools, and six elementary schools across the county. However, parents argue that their neighborhoods represent less than one-third of the total overcrowding problem. Many say they specifically purchased homes to attend Grayson schools and now face longer commutes of up to 20 minutes each way.

"We purchased the home and paid what I would say is a Grayson tax," said Keegan Miller, a Central Park resident. Parents have compiled a 23-page letter urging the district to consider internal rebalancing within the Grayson cluster instead of moving students. They also question whether the district has addressed enrollment loopholes at Grayson High School.

The district plans to open a new middle school in Dacula in 2026 as part of the redistricting effort. But parents worry about the emotional toll on children, especially those in specialized programs that may not be offered at the new schools. The public will have a chance to voice their concerns at a meeting on November 14th.