South Forsyth Middle School vs. Piney Grove Middle School
Should you attend South Forsyth Middle School or Piney Grove Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
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
Overview
Serving 1,411 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 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,026 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 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,411 students
1,026 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#54 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
402
349
Grade 7 Students
499
349
Grade 8 Students
510
328
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
50%
53%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
38%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
