Best Schools in Forsyth County, GA
Forsyth County, GA has 63 public schools (8 high, 11 middle, 32 elementary) serving 58,381 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Forsyth County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forsyth County, GA
The top high schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alliance Academy For Innovation
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students
2. Lambert High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students
3. South Forsyth High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students
4. Denmark High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2459 Students
5. West Forsyth High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2405 Students
6. North Forsyth High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2065 Students
7. Forsyth Central High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2372 Students
8. East Forsyth High School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1453 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forsyth County, GA
The top middle schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwatch Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students
2. South Forsyth Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
3. Piney Grove Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
4. Lakeside Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1477 Students
5. Vickery Creek Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
6. Hendricks Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1346 Students
7. Desana Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1215 Students
8. Liberty Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students
9. North Forsyth Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
10. Otwell Middle School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forsyth County, GA
The top elementary schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daves Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students
2. Settles Bridge Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 888 Students
3. Sharon Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students
4. Johns Creek Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 968 Students
5. Brookwood Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 926 Students
6. New Hope Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1019 Students
7. Big Creek Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
8. Haw Creek Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 916 Students
9. Midway Elementary School
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students
10. Shiloh Point Elementary
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Forsyth County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forsyth County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forsyth County, GA has a total population of 251,283 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forsyth County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forsyth County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forsyth County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forsyth County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forsyth County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forsyth County, GA
How many schools are in Forsyth County, GA?
Forsyth County, GA has 63 public schools: 8 high schools, 11 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 58,381 students in total.
How do schools in Forsyth County perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Forsyth County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Forsyth County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forsyth County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Forsyth County
1 places in Forsyth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Cumming (29)
School districts (1)
- Forsyth County (41 schools)