Five Forks Middle School

3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,257 students in grades 6-8, Five Forks Middle 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Five Forks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Five Forks Middle School's student population of 1,257 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Five Forks Middle 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 Five Forks Middle School is 0.78, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#257 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
58%
39%
60%
40%
(20-21)
53%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
29%
36%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five Forks Middle School's ranking?
Five Forks Middle School is ranked #257 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Five Forks Middle School often compared to?
Five Forks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crews Middle 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 39% GA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Five Forks Middle School?
1,257 students attend Five Forks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Five Forks Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five Forks Middle School?
Five Forks Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Five Forks Middle School offer ?
Five Forks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Five Forks Middle School part of?
Five Forks Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/15/2021
Five Forks is just perfect! The staff and teachers here always listen to the students and are very respectful to everybody. My kids are in accelerated classes, all thanks to the hard-working teachers here that make sure our children get the proper education needed to succeed, and they have more than 50 clubs and activities for my child to participate in! In addition, my kids seem to love it here, and I feel the same way. Keep up the good work!
- Posted by Parent - :)
3   6/30/2018
Not all teachers are bad. Some don't care at all. AP's don't return emails or concern. 6th grade is hard no matter what school but don't expect much support from the staff. My son is not the easiest to teach due to his attention deficit issues, he is not perfect but he is WAY smarter and well behaved than they have him pegged. I wish my son was somewhere else!
- Posted by Parent - upset mom
2   8/9/2010
You should stop the bullying! I was teased and called names RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE TEACHER!! And she didn't even say anything, she just smiled! (it was a sub.)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - celes

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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