Forsyth Academy ranks in the bottom 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)1%
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(12-13)3%
13%
Black
(12-13)5%
37%
White
(12-13)86%
43%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Forsyth Academy?
76 students attend Forsyth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Forsyth Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Forsyth Academy part of?
Forsyth Academy is part of Forsyth County School District.
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