Five Forks Middle School

1,239 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Five Forks Middle School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, music, and technology-focused courses, aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic program, Five Forks Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development through extracurricular involvement. The school hosts a range of clubs, athletic teams, and leadership organizations that encourage students to explore their interests and build community. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and character development, Five Forks aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body within the diverse and growing Lawrenceville area.

1,239

Total Students

79.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Five Forks Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	272
Black	345
Asian	260
Two or More	81
American Indian	2

Black
345 (27.8%)
White
279 (22.5%)
Hispanic
272 (22.0%)
Asian
260 (21.0%)
Two or More
81 (6.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)972-1506
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 407

Grade 7 402

Grade 8 430

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Five Forks Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	407
Grade 7	402
Grade 8	430

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Five Forks Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	606	48.9%
Male	633	51.1%

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