North Forsyth High School vs. Forsyth Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forsyth Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,151 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 2,457 students in grades 9-12, Forsyth Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,151 students
2,457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
159 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#570 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
591
669
Grade 10 Students
508
609
Grade 11 Students
538
615
Grade 12 Students
514
564
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
33%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
68%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%