For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 11,501 students in Forsyth County, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Forsyth County, GA are Alliance 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.
Forsyth County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Forsyth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Forsyth County, 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 South Forsyth High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forsyth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance For Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #22.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 2,355 students
Rank: #33.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 2,406 students
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Grades: 9-12
| 2,151 students
Rank: #55.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,383 students
Rank: n/an/a
8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Forsyth County 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
Forsyth County Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
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 Forsyth County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Forsyth County, GA include Alliance For Innovation, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Forsyth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Forsyth County, GA?
6 public high schools are located in Forsyth County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County, GA?
Forsyth County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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