Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Grove Elementary serves the eastern part of Kernersville, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piney Grove Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Grove Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Grove Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piney Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cash Elementary School, Kernersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Elementary School?
635 students attend Piney Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Piney Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Grove Elementary School?
Piney Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piney Grove Elementary School offer ?
Piney Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Grove Elementary School part of?
Piney Grove Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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