Piney Grove Middle School vs Valdosta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Grove Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
Valdosta Middle School
Valdosta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Piney Grove Middle School Cumming, Georgia | Valdosta Middle School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 482 | #289 of 482 |
| National rank | #589 of 15,369 | #11434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 34% |
| city | Cumming | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 32.4).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 34%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 86.9%).
- •Valdosta Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.1).
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 Piney Grove Middle School better than Valdosta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Grove Middle School ranks higher (86.5 vs 32.4 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 Piney Grove Middle School and Valdosta Middle School?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Grove Middle School: 1,024. Valdosta Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Grove Middle School and Valdosta Middle School rank in Georgia?
Piney Grove Middle School is 11th of 482 and Valdosta Middle School is 289th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).