Excellent
#265 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 12% in state
Five Forks Middle School
Middle School · Gwinnett County · Lawrenceville, GA
A Gwinnett County middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3250 River Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Five Forks Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Five Forks Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrenceville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,133
Median home value
$295,300
Median rent
$1,753/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Trickum Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 2,211 | Compare → |
| Berkmar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,065 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #37 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Five Forks Middle School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Five Forks Middle School
Five Forks Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrenceville, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,257 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Five Forks Middle School
What grades does Five Forks Middle School serve?
Five Forks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Five Forks Middle School?
Five Forks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Forks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Forks Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Five Forks Middle School rank in GA?
Five Forks Middle School ranks #265 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Five Forks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Five Forks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Five Forks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Five Forks Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Five Forks Middle School a charter school?
No, Five Forks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Five Forks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Five Forks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Five Forks Middle School?
51.0% of students at Five Forks Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (770) 972-1506
- Area population (ZIP 30044)
- 100,471
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30044; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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