Five Forks Middle School

Five Forks Middle School serves 1,257 students in grades 6-8 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranking #155 out of 2,271 schools statewide, this Gwinnett County school places in the 93rd percentile for academic achievement. The school demonstrates particularly strong performance in mathematics, with 85% of students scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 66% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading.

These impressive results reflect the dedication of 78 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, allowing for meaningful individual attention. Five Forks Middle School draws families from a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $74,244 and 30% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's relatively low poverty rate of 10.6% contributes to a stable learning environment that supports student success.

Located on River Drive in this large suburban area of Gwinnett County, Five Forks Middle School serves as an educational anchor in a thriving community of over 100,000 residents, where median home values of $268,100 reflect the area's appeal to families seeking quality schools and suburban amenities.