East Forsyth High School

8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, East Forsyth High School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

East Forsyth High School's student population of 1,453 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

East Forsyth High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Forsyth High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#736 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
33%
37%
53%
40%
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
18%
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Black
2%
36%
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White
72%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of East Forsyth High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Forsyth High School's ranking?
East Forsyth High School is ranked #736 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Forsyth High School often compared to?
East Forsyth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Forsyth High School, West Forsyth High School, South Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Forsyth High School?
The graduation rate of East Forsyth High School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Forsyth High School?
1,453 students attend East Forsyth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of East Forsyth High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Forsyth High School?
East Forsyth High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Forsyth High School offer ?
East Forsyth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Forsyth High School part of?
East Forsyth High School is part of Forsyth County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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