Enrollment
1,024
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
Piney Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Piney Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222003357
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piney Grove Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Piney Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222003357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Piney Grove Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Piney Grove Middle School
Piney Grove Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 25% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,024 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (57%) and White (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumming's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Middle School (1,513 students): Piney Grove Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.7:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Piney 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 Piney Grove Middle School compares
Piney 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 89% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Asian 57.3%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Piney 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 Forsyth County, which includes Piney Grove Middle School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Piney Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piney Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle School
Standard public school
1,513 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hendricks Middle School
Standard public school
1,376 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 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 (~1,024 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Piney Grove Middle School
How many students attend Piney Grove Middle School?
Piney Grove Middle School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piney Grove Middle School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piney Grove Middle School?
6.4% of students at Piney Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piney Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Piney Grove Middle School is Asian at 57.3% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piney Grove Middle School?
Piney Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Piney Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
Is Piney Grove Middle School a good school?
Piney Grove Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Piney Grove Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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