Daves Creek Elementary School vs Piney Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daves Creek Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
Piney Grove Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Daves Creek Elementary School Cumming, Georgia | Piney Grove Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,308 | #11 of 482 |
| National rank | #126 of 50,301 | #589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 84% |
| city | Cumming | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daves Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 86.5).
- •Daves Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 84%).
- •Daves Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Daves Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 12.9%).
- •Daves Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Piney Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 881.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daves Creek Elementary School better than Piney Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Daves Creek Elementary School ranks higher (94.6 vs 86.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Daves Creek Elementary School and Piney Grove Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daves Creek Elementary School: 881. Piney Grove Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daves Creek Elementary School and Piney Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Daves Creek Elementary School is 2nd of 1,308 and Piney Grove Middle School is 11th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).