Piney Grove Middle School

8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,006 students in grades 6-8, Piney Grove Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,006 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Piney Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Piney Grove Middle School's student population of 1,006 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,006 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Piney Grove Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Grove Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#58 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
36%
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73%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piney Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
4%
36%
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White
31%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piney Grove Middle School's ranking?
Piney Grove Middle School is ranked #58 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Piney Grove Middle School often compared to?
Piney Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Forsyth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Middle School?
1,006 students attend Piney Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Piney Grove Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Grove Middle School?
Piney Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Grove Middle School offer ?
Piney Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Piney Grove Middle School part of?
Piney Grove Middle School is part of Forsyth County School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   2/17/2011
It an AWESOME SCHOOL
- Posted by Student/Alumni - samue
5   2/6/2011
The school is a lot cleaner than most schools in the county, and all classes have a promethean board installed in the wall.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - m.org

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,006 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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