Harlem Middle School vs Piney Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Middle School
Harlem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
Piney Grove Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Harlem Middle School Harlem, Georgia | Piney Grove Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #188 of 482 | #11 of 482 |
| National rank | #8593 of 15,369 | #589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,025 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 84% |
| city | Harlem | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 45.6).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 40%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,025 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 Harlem Middle School better than Piney Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 45.6 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 Harlem Middle School and Piney Grove Middle School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Harlem and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Middle School: 1,025. Piney Grove Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Middle School and Piney Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Harlem Middle School is 188th of 482 and Piney Grove Middle School is 11th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).