Piney Grove Middle School

8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,054 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 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • 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 1,054 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,054 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Piney Grove Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Grove Middle School is 0.60, which is less 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)
#54 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
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80%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piney Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
40%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
70%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
58%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
4%
36%
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White
25%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Piney Grove Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Piney Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #54 out of 2,204 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, Desana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Middle School?
1,054 students attend Piney Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Piney Grove Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 9% 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 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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