Enrollment
1,239
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceville, GA
Five Forks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Five Forks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255001143
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Five Forks Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Five Forks Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Five Forks Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Five Forks Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Five Forks Middle School
Five Forks Middle School is a large middle school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 1,239 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,239 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by African American (28%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lawrenceville's middle schools, it stands alongside Richards Middle School (1,974 students): Five Forks Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Five Forks Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Five Forks Middle School compares
Five Forks Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,239
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 27.8%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Asian 21.0%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 27.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Five Forks Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Five Forks Middle School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Five Forks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Five Forks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrenceville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
1,974 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Creekland Middle School
Standard public school
1,693 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sweetwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,470 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Crews Middle School
Standard public school
1,443 students 17:1 students per teacher
Moore Middle School
Standard public school
971 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Five Forks Middle School
How many students attend Five Forks Middle School?
Five Forks Middle School has 1,239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Forks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Forks Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Five Forks Middle School?
30.5% of students at Five Forks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Five Forks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Five Forks Middle School is African American at 27.8% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Five Forks Middle School?
Five Forks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Five Forks Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Five Forks Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
Is Five Forks Middle School a good school?
Five Forks Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Five Forks Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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