Forsyth County School District

1120 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Forsyth County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 54,984 students in Forsyth County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Forsyth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Forsyth County School District are Daves Creek Elementary School, Big Creek Elementary School and Alliance Academy For Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Forsyth County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
42 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
54,984 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
3,357 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Forsyth County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#9 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Forsyth County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsyth County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsyth County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forsyth County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Forsyth County  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
263 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18,082 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
33%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,830 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
2,431 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
4%
36%
# White Students
24,397 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,954 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
426
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
3,220
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,625
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,980
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,018
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,088
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,286
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,356
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,503
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,646
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,650
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,558
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,332
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,296
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,626 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$648 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Forsyth County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$694 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Forsyth County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,790
$14,234
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Forsyth County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,626
$13,365
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Forsyth County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Forsyth County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Grades: PK-5
| 1,016 students
Rank: #22.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #44.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 958 students
Rank: #55.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #66.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,513 students
Rank: #77.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: #88.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #99.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #1010.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #1111.
Lambert High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 Nichols Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 3,201 students
Rank: #1212.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 2,508 students
Rank: #1313.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4805 Atlanta Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #1414.
Haw Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2555 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #1515.
Shiloh Point Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8145 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 341-6481
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1616.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 1,237 students
Rank: #1717.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2565 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,526 students
Rank: #1818.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1919.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 1,118 students
Rank: #2020.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #2121.
Denmark High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
645 Mullinax Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 533-2521
Grades: 9-12
| 2,490 students
Rank: #2222.
Desana Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #2323.
Sawnee Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 1,831 students
Rank: #2424.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 2,464 students
Rank: #2525.
Mashburn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3777 Samples Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 1,096 students
Rank: #2626.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 1,383 students
Rank: #2727.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Martin Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 1,173 students
Rank: #2828.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 1,135 students
Rank: #2929.
Matt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7455 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,130 students
Rank: #3030.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Grades: 6-8
| 1,213 students
Rank: #3131.
Coal Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3455 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 887-7705
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #3232.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Grades: 9-12
| 2,080 students
Rank: #3333.
Chattahoochee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #3434.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 1,197 students
Rank: #3535.
Chestatee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6945 Keith Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 1,216 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District manages 42 public schools serving 54,984 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District is ranked #9 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County School District?
44% of Forsyth County School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,626 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 42 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 54,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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