Denmark High School vs Piney Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denmark High School
Alpharetta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,527 students
Piney Grove Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Denmark High School Alpharetta, Georgia | Piney Grove Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 431 | #11 of 482 |
| National rank | #1938 of 16,910 | #589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,527 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 2,527 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| city | Alpharetta | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 76.0).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 20.5%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Denmark High School is the larger school with 2,527 students compared with 1,024.
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 Denmark High School better than Piney Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 76.0 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 Denmark High School and Piney Grove Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Alpharetta and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denmark High School: 2,527. Piney Grove Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denmark High School and Piney Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Denmark High School is 28th of 431 and Piney Grove Middle School is 11th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).