Excellent
#334 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 15% in state
Pine Grove Middle School
Middle School · Lowndes County · Valdosta, GA
A Lowndes County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4159 River Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Grove Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pine Grove 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valdosta), 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
$73,991
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Open Bible Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Hahira Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 856 | 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.
Lowndes County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Grove Middle School is listed in Lowndes County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Grove Middle School
Pine Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Valdosta, GA, part of Lowndes County, serving approximately 697 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Grove Middle School
What grades does Pine Grove Middle School serve?
Pine Grove Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pine Grove Middle School?
Pine Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Grove Middle School rank in GA?
Pine Grove Middle School ranks #334 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Pine Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Pine Grove Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Grove Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pine Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Pine Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pine Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Grove Middle School?
58.7% of students at Pine Grove 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
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (229) 219-3234
- Area population (ZIP 31605)
- 24,280
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
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 31605; 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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