Five Forks Elementary (Five Forks) is public middle school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving approximately 1,200 students in sixth through eighth grades, with an average student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. The school opened in 1977 and is a part of the Brookwood cluster.
Five Forks implements the Academic Knowledge and Skills curriculum or AKS, which was developed by teachers and also includes input from parents, guardians and community members.
The school offers a variety of sports in which students can participate including boys' basketball, girls' basketball, cheerleading and soccer. Five Forks also has several performing arts programs such as band, chorus, orchestra and music technology.
The music technology program is for seventh and eighth graders and gives students the opportunity to learn Macintosh computer basics, musical instrument digital interface sequencing, music composition and keyboard skills. Students will also have the chance to make their own original compositions.
Chorus is a program that lasts through the entire school year and focuses on diverse vocal techniques, music history, music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, and the rehearsal of choral literature.
Five Forks applies the Positive Behavioral Interventions Support framework (PBIS). This sets high behavioral expectations for the students and holds them accountable for their actions. Educators will also re-teach the behavioral expectations as necessary and recognize students for positive behavior.
Five Forks Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3250 River Dr SW,
Lawrenceville, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Christine Douthart
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
37.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
499:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
28.9%
White
27.3%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/6/2020
Live it here so much. I moved my family here and I will never regret that choice best never move best ever school district
GreatSchools Reviews
2/20/2025
This school has good teachers and students. AMAZING!
7/28/2024
i hate it’s a bad school with negitive mentally abusive teachers
10/15/2023
I’ve had 2 children and 1 grandchild attend 5Forks School. A wonderful academic environment. The teachers and coaches have all been both encouraging and supportive. The guidance counselor has gone above expectations in helping my grandson. The band director and the PE coach are awesome to include a...
11/20/2019
5star school for sure. One of the best available outside of private school options
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Lilburn
List Price Range
$287K - $895K
Homes For Sale
669
Average Home Value
$407,965
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$76,825
% of College Grads
28.9%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,181 Sq Ft
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Yellow River Post Office
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Mountain Park Aquatic Center & Activity Building
- Pool
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- Events
J.B. Williams Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Bryson Park
- Basketball
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Lilburn City Park
- Grills
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- Baseball/Softball
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Five Forks Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lawrenceville, GA, in the Lilburn neighborhood, and is served by the Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,221 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Five Forks Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $407,965. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookwood High School, Killian Hill Christian School, Thrive Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lawrenceville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Five Forks Middle School.