Forsyth County


Summary:

The Forsyth County school district in Georgia is home to 42 high-performing schools, including 23 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 8 high schools. The district is consistently ranked among the top in the state, with several standout schools that are exceptional performers.

Some of the top-performing schools in the district include Daves Creek Elementary School, which is ranked 5th out of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools, and Riverwatch Middle School, which is ranked 4th out of 584 Georgia middle schools. Additionally, Alliance Academy for Innovation is ranked 2nd out of 452 Georgia high schools, and Piney Grove Middle School is ranked 9th out of 584 Georgia middle schools.

The Forsyth County school district excels in various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the data also reveals a noticeable gap in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores and free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting the district may need to focus on addressing equity and supporting underperforming schools.

District Detail

 1120 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA 30040

 (770) 887-2461

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 54,864

Primary Schools: 23
Middle Schools: 11
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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