Best Cumming Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 10,890 students in Cumming, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Cumming, GA are Alliance Academy For Innovation, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumming, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cumming have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Cumming, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alliance Academy For Innovation, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cumming, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cumming, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
136 Elm St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
1655 Spot Road Connector
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cumming, GA?
How many public high schools are located in Cumming?
5 public high schools are located in Cumming.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumming?
Cumming public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cumming are often viewed compared to one another?

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