Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Piney Grove Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Grove Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
8%
24%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Grove Elementary School is ranked #843 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piney Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Piney Grove Elementary School?
635 students attend Piney Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Piney Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Grove Elementary School?
Piney Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piney Grove Elementary School offer ?
Piney Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Grove Elementary School part of?
Piney Grove Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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