North Forsyth Middle School
North Forsyth Middle School serves 1,125 students in grades 6-8.
North Forsyth Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Forsyth Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Forsyth Middle School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,125 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Forsyth Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Forsyth Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #195 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 5% | 37% |
| White | 77% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forsyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Forsyth Middle School is North Forsyth High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Otwell Middle School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coal Mountain Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cumming North Forsyth High School Math: 60% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,489 students10
0.1 miles
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637 0.1 9-12 2,489 - Cumming Coal Mountain Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 725 students10
0.2 miles
3455 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 887-7705 0.2 PK-5 725 - Cumming Chattahoochee Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 726 students10
2.8 miles
2800 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240 2.8 PK-5 726 - Cumming Silver City Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,350 student10
3.6 miles
6200 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020 3.6 PK-5 1,350 - Cumming Cumming Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 978 students10
4.3 miles
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749 4.3 PK-5 978
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