For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 10,555 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 56% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% 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 96%, 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 47% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 2,508 students
Rank: #33.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 2,464 students
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Grades: 9-12
| 2,080 students
Rank: #55.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,387 students
Cumming, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Gateway Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
136 Elm St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1655 Spot Road Connector
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cumming, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cumming, GA include Alliance Academy For Innovation, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Cumming has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
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 47% 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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cumming include: Alliance Academy For Innovation vs. South Forsyth High School, Forsyth Central High School vs. South Forsyth High School, West Forsyth High School vs. South Forsyth High School
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