Enrollment
733
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Grove Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Grove Middle School
Pine Grove Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 733 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 733 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 733 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's middle schools, it stands alongside Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students): Pine Grove Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students) and Westside Elementary School (904 students) alongside Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove Middle School compares
Pine Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,491
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Pine Grove Middle School.
$11,491
Per student
-17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 48.3%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pine Grove Middle School a good school?
Pine Grove Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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