- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valdosta, GA
Pine Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130339003904
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339003904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Pine Grove Middle School shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130339003904 · Valdosta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Pine Grove Middle School shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowndes High S
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- Westside Eleme 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- Hahira Middle 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- This school 733
Pine Grove Middle School
733 students
What this shows Pine Grove Middle School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Middle School compares
Pine Grove Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Pine Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Valdosta
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Middle School
How many students attend Pine Grove Middle School?
Pine Grove Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove Middle School?
37.6% of students at Pine Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Middle School?
Pine Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, 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 Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Pine Grove Middle School, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Westside Elementary School (904 students), and Hahira Middle School (843 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.