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Desana Middle School vs. Piney Grove Middle School

Should you attend Desana Middle School or Piney Grove Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Desana Middle School
625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Piney Grove Middle School
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Desana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Piney Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,251 students in grades 6-8, Desana Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,054 students in grades 6-8, Piney Grove Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,251 students
1,054 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desana Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piney Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desana Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piney Grove Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desana Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piney Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desana Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piney Grove Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#201 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
#69 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desana Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Piney Grove Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in GA)
77%
(Top 5% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desana Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piney Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desana Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piney Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 1% in GA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 1% in GA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desana Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Piney Grove Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
398
339
Grade 7 Students
430
366
Grade 8 Students
423
349
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
49%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piney Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piney Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piney Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piney Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desana Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piney Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forsyth County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piney Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piney Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desana Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piney Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forsyth County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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