West Forsyth High School vs. North Forsyth High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
West Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
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Overview
Serving 2,406 students in grades 9-12, West Forsyth High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 2,151 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,406 students
2,151 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
130 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1036 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
96%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
583
518
Grade 10 Students
599
514
Grade 11 Students
582
507
Grade 12 Students
642
612
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
72%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
