Piney Grove Middle School vs. South Forsyth Middle School
Should I attend Piney Grove Middle School or South Forsyth Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Piney Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Forsyth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,457 students in grades 6-8, South Forsyth Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,006 students
1,457 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#31 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
340
478
Grade 7 Students
332
509
Grade 8 Students
334
470
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
51%
47%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
31%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
