South Forsyth Middle School vs. Riverwatch Middle School
Should I attend South Forsyth Middle School or Riverwatch Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Forsyth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverwatch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,457 students in grades 6-8, South Forsyth Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,518 students in grades 6-8, Riverwatch Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,457 students
1,518 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#30 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
478
483
Grade 7 Students
509
506
Grade 8 Students
470
529
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
47%
55%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
41%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
