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 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 36,763 students in Forsyth County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Forsyth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forsyth County School District are Daves Creek Elementary School, Big Creek Elementary School and Johns Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
42 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
54,077 Students
1,209,576 Students
# Teachers
3,208 Teachers
86,293 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
257 Students
2,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16,183 Students
56,550 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,762 Students
216,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
18%
# Black Students
2,471 Students
441,964 Students
% Black Students
5%
37%
# White Students
25,456 Students
429,587 Students
% White Students
47%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
1,249 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,915 Students
60,370 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
440
47,362
# Students in K Grade:
3,379
119,997
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,737
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,843
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,874
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,105
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,179
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,304
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,528
128,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,374
131,016
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,576
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,409
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,250
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,079
3,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$648 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$694 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,988
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,838
$13,395
Best Forsyth County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daves Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Grades: PK-5
| 1,112 students
Rank: #22.
Big Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Johns Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #44.
South Forsyth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #55.
Riverwatch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,537 students
Rank: #66.
Brookwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #77.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #99.
Sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #1010.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4805 Atlanta Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1111.
Haw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2555 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5070
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #1212.
Shiloh Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8145 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 341-6481
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 341-6481
Grades: PK-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #1313.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 1,181 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2565 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,477 students
Rank: #1515.
Vickery Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1616.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 1,144 students
Rank: #1717.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Grades: PK-5
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1818.
Desana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #1919.
Sawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 1,720 students
Rank: #2020.
Mashburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 Samples Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-1630
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 889-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 922 students
Rank: #2121.
Hendricks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 1,346 students
Rank: #2222.
Brandywine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Martin Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 1,203 students
Rank: #2323.
Silver City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 965-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 1,128 students
Rank: #2424.
Matt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7455 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-4500
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,116 students
Rank: #2525.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2626.
Coal Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3455 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 887-7705
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 887-7705
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #2727.
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Holtzclaw Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #2828.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 1,090 students
Rank: #2929.
Chestatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Keith Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 1,228 students
Rank: #3030.
North Forsyth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3645 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-0743
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-0743
Grades: 6-8
| 1,191 students
Rank: #3131.
Otwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Grades: 6-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #3232.
Little Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6800 Little Mill Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5000
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #3333.
Cumming Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Grades: PK-5
| 922 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
4810 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 1,019 students
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