Forsyth Central High School vs. North Forsyth High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forsyth Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,372 students in grades 9-12, Forsyth Central High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,065 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,372 students
2,065 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#446 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
73%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
654
552
Grade 10 Students
599
505
Grade 11 Students
575
512
Grade 12 Students
544
496
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
16%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
53%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%