Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, Piney Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Grove Middle serves the northern part of the Lawsonville, NC school district, covering an area of approximately 230.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piney Grove Middle School's student population of 189 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Piney Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 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 Middle School is 0.24, 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
#1343 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. 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 Middle School's ranking?
Piney Grove Middle School is ranked #1343 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Middle School?
189 students attend Piney Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Piney Grove Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Grove Middle School?
Piney Grove Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piney Grove Middle School offer ?
Piney Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Grove Middle School part of?
Piney Grove Middle School is part of Stokes County Schools.
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