Best Forsyth Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,364 students in Forsyth, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Forsyth, GA is Mary Persons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Forsyth, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mary Persons High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Forsyth, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Persons High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Forsyth, Georgia

Forsyth, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forsyth, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forsyth, GA include Mary Persons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forsyth?
2 public high schools are located in Forsyth.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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