Very Good
#726 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Piney Grove Middle School
Middle School · Stokes County Schools · Lawsonville, NC
A Stokes County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3415 Piney Grove Church Road, Lawsonville, NC 27022
- Math 62% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piney Grove Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Piney 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,645
Median home value
$144,300
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Stokes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 679 | Compare → |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $12,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Piney Grove Middle School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piney Grove Middle School
Piney Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Lawsonville, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 199 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piney Grove Middle School
What grades does Piney Grove Middle School serve?
Piney Grove Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Piney Grove Middle School?
Piney Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piney Grove Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piney Grove Middle School rank in NC?
Piney Grove Middle School ranks #726 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Piney Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Piney Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Piney Grove Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piney Grove Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Piney Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Piney Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piney Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Piney Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piney Grove Middle School?
65.3% of students at Piney 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (336) 593-4000
- Area population (ZIP 27022)
- 1,187
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27022; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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