Crews feeds into Brookwood High School, which continues to deliver educational services to students.

[3] According to the award's website, "Through leadership training, peer coaching, and mentoring opportunities, Alton C. Crews Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA, makes professional development a top priority.

"[4] In 2010, Deborah Stringfellow was named Teacher of the Year for Gwinnett County Public Schools and was one of the top finalists for the state of Georgia.

With this system, students punch in their answers to quizzes, allowing their teacher to see instantly how well they understand a concept.

[5] In January 2004, the school was one of 68 across the state which received award grants from the Georgia Department of Education in return for meeting achievement goals and effectively collaborating as a faculty.

In 2005, the school began offering Latin language classes, and out of 445 eighth grade students, 104 elected to take the course.

"Probe" or "gifted" classes are advanced courses in certain subjects: English, math, social studies, and science.

Alton Crews Middle School offers choir, band, orchestra, and a yearly theatre production.