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South Forsyth High School

Forsyth County · Forsyth County · 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041.0

(770)781-2264

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10/10
#17
Rank 17 out of 384
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #11 · 97th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #40 · 90th percentile
Science10/10 · #5 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

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Science Trend

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School Overview

South Forsyth High School sits in the heart of one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, where new subdivisions and top-tier amenities have attracted waves of families who put academics front and center. The school's standout science scores and near-perfect English marks reflect a student body that's driven and a faculty that keeps pace with high expectations — making it a natural fit for families who want a suburban lifestyle without sacrificing academic rigor. Cumming itself offers that sweet spot of small-town feel with big-city access, just a short drive from Atlanta, and South Forsyth is very much the crown jewel of a community that takes its schools seriously.

Student Demographics

605 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
267 (44%)
White
234 (39%)
Hispanic
58 (10%)
Multiple Races
26 (4%)
African American
18 (3%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged56 (9%)
Students with Disabilities42 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

5,256
Enrollment
138.81
Teachers (FTE)
37.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
10
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

30
AP Courses
offered
54%
AP Participation
of students
1,319
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program94 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #57 · 86th percentile

74 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found