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Jones Middle School vs. Five Forks Middle School

Should you attend Jones Middle School or Five Forks 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.
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School Overview

School
Jones Middle School
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Five Forks Middle School
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,744 students in grades 6-8, Jones Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,257 students in grades 6-8, Five Forks Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,744 students
1,257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jones Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Five Forks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jones Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Five Forks Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jones Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Five Forks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Five Forks Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#242 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
#269 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jones 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 Five Forks Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in GA)
58%
(Top 20% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett 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 Five Forks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett 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)
60%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett 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 Five Forks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 1% in GA)(20-21 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 1% in GA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jones Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Five Forks Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
598
405
Grade 7 Students
554
429
Grade 8 Students
592
423

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Five Forks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Five Forks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Five Forks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
28%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Five Forks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jones Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Five Forks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.78
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Five Forks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Five Forks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jones Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Five Forks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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