Top Rankings
Forsyth County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 54,864 students in Forsyth County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Forsyth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Forsyth County School District are Daves Creek Elementary School, Alliance Academy For Innovation and Johns Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Forsyth County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
42 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
54,864 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
3,415 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forsyth County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
35%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,177 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,462 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$778 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$739 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,177
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,462
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Forsyth County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Lambert High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Nichols Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 3,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Haw Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2555 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5070
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Mullinax Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Shiloh Point Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8145 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 341-6481
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 341-6481
Gr: PK-5 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2565 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Denmark High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 Mullinax Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 533-2521
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 533-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 2,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
Desana Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Mashburn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 Samples Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-1630
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Sawnee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Matt Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7455 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-4500
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Martin Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 1,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Chattahoochee Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3333.
Chestatee Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Keith Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Gr: PK-5 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District manages 42 public schools serving 54,864 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District is ranked #9 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County School District?
42% of Forsyth County School District students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,462 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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