Piney Grove Middle School

Piney Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Lawsonville, NC, part of the Stokes County Schools. The school serves approximately 199 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 92.7th percentile among NC schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 56% proficiency in math, 2 points above the state average and 55% in reading/language arts, 2 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $41,645, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 199 students, Piney Grove Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Piney Grove Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.