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 59% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), 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 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 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 2,508 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 2,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Gr: 9-12 | 2,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Cumming, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 8%
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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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