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West Forsyth High School

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West Forsyth High School ranks 89 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 81% of Georgia high schools

Summary

West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA, is a large comprehensive high school serving 2,503 students in grades 9–12 within the highly regarded Forsyth County School District—ranked 7th out of 201 districts statewide. The school holds a solid 4-star rating, ranking 89th out of 455 Georgia high schools for the 2025–2026 school year (80th percentile), though its trajectory shows a gradual decline from its peak years when it consistently ranked in the top 25–60 schools statewide between 2016 and 2021.

West Forsyth's greatest strength is its exceptional graduation rate of 98.1% for 2024–2025, which exceeds the district average (97.0%) and far surpasses the state average (87.2%). This rate is comparable to top-performing nearby schools like Lambert High School (98.2%) and South Forsyth High School (98.7%), and notably higher than North Forsyth High School (94.4%) and Forsyth Central High School (94.3%). The school has also made remarkable progress in reducing chronic absenteeism—from 31.7% in 2021–2022 to just 8.6% in 2025–2026, essentially matching the district average and far below the state rate of 17.7%. This dramatic improvement suggests effective interventions around attendance and student engagement.

The most significant academic challenge is Algebra I proficiency. In 2025–2026, only 40.9% of West Forsyth students scored proficient on the Algebra I Milestones exam—identical to North Forsyth (40.9%) but dramatically below Lambert (74.9%), South Forsyth (73.8%), Denmark High School (66.8%), and the district average (71.6%). This gap has persisted for at least four years, suggesting a systemic issue with math placement or instruction. The school performs better in Biology (69.3% proficient) and U.S. History (46.3%), though both remain below district averages. Notably, the school's strong performance with African American students (91st percentile statewide) demonstrates that targeted supports can work, while English Language Learner students rank in the 4th percentile—a critical area of concern. At $11,148 per student, West Forsyth spends less than several comparable schools yet achieves graduation rates and Biology scores comparable to higher-spending peers, suggesting efficient resource allocation.

2,503

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,148

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040

(770) 888-3470

District: Forsyth County

Feeder schools for West Forsyth High School:

Elementary:	Vickery Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Hendricks Middle School
	Vickery Creek Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.0%

Asian:

14.9%

Hispanic:

11.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (55% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Georgia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Forsyth County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg69%

Georgia avg45%

89^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8High Schools in the Forsyth County

8^th of 202Forsyth County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	89 of 457	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	75.6	61 of 451	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	58 of 454	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	55 of 448	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	59 of 431	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	45 of 410	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	25 of 438	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	29 of 428	93.2%	★★★★★
2017	84.8	23 of 420	94.5%	★★★★★
2016	76.9	42 of 426	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	78.5	33 of 435	92.4%	★★★★★
2014	73.9	60 of 425	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	36 of 425	91.5%	★★★★★
2012	84.5	27 of 396	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	83.3	39 of 402	90.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.7	19 of 384	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	87.5	16 of 372	95.7%	★★★★★
2008	86.4	21 of 370	94.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	32 of 377	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	70.0	79 of 391	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	66 of 382	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	60 of 384	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	51 of 372	86.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	18 of 65	72.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.0	21 of 83	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	30 of 84	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	26 of 83	68.7%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	35 of 82	57.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.1	166 of 173	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	54.0	48 of 159	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	32.7	90 of 141	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	81 of 431	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	73 of 438	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	62 of 435	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	68 of 433	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	51 of 430	88.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	151 of 299	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.9	73 of 312	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	57.0	98 of 315	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	103 of 308	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	76 of 295	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	93 of 436	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	52 of 442	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	61 of 436	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	51 of 436	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	59 of 427	86.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.3	24 of 123	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.3	50 of 149	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.5	45 of 158	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	51 of 141	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.1	8 of 126	93.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	155 of 339	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.2	68 of 347	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	94.7	9 of 344	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	64.9	82 of 343	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	42 of 331	87.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	176 of 334	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.3	119 of 341	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.4	93 of 346	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.2	98 of 343	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	60.2	99 of 339	70.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)92nd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)80th percentile~ school

Male (2026)79th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)72nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)54th percentile-26 vs school

Hispanic (2026)49th percentile-31 vs school

White (2026)47th percentile-33 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)4th percentile-76 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology69%+22 vs state

United States History46%+8 vs state

Algebra I41%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	4155 Drew Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3470	2,503	139	18.0	13.9%	1,602 (64.0%)	122 (4.9%)	297 (11.9%)	372 (14.9%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	104 (4.2%)	65	89^th of 457 public high schools	80.5%		75.6	61^st of 451 public high schools	86.5%	28	40.9	69.3	46.3	$11,148	$226	$10,922
Forsyth Central High School	Public	9-12	131 Almon C. Hill Drive	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-8151	2,457	159	15.4	40.0%	1,130 (46.0%)	131 (5.3%)	822 (33.5%)	285 (11.6%)	14 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (3.0%)	49.3	170^th of 457 public high schools	62.8%		64	105^th of 451 public high schools	76.7%	65	29.4	61.5	39.0	$14,126	$200	$13,926
Denmark High School	Public	9-12	645 Mullinax Rd	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(470) 533-2521	2,527	146	17.2	20.5%	809 (32.0%)	208 (8.2%)	471 (18.6%)	957 (37.9%)	11 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (2.8%)	81.8	34^th of 457 public high schools	92.6%		87.3	27^th of 451 public high schools	94.0%	7	66.8	75.3	53.0	$11,368	$200	$11,168
South Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	585 Peachtree Pkwy	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-2264	2,634	139	18.9	8.8%	967 (36.7%)	69 (2.6%)	195 (7.4%)	1,290 (49.0%)	14 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	98 (3.7%)	90	11^th of 457 public high schools	97.6%		92.9	12^th of 451 public high schools	97.3%	1	73.8	87.0	64.8	$11,367	$200	$11,167
Alliance Academy for Innovation	Public	9-12	1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(470) 695-7823	1,145	60	19.2	9.0%	316 (27.6%)	18 (1.6%)	75 (6.6%)	706 (61.7%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.5%)	95.5	3^rd of 457 public high schools	99.3%		97.3	2^nd of 451 public high schools	99.6%	1	88.4	91.8	88.0	$11,145	$200	$10,945
Creekview High School	Public	9-12	1550 Owens Store Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-4400	2,039	125	16.2	19.6%	1,626 (79.7%)	77 (3.8%)	239 (11.7%)	22 (1.1%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	71 (3.5%)	78.4	46^th of 457 public high schools	89.9%		84.4	32^nd of 451 public high schools	92.9%	14	63.6	74.0	59.3	$12,731	$513	$12,218
Cambridge High School	Public	9-12	2845 Bethany Bnd	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2883	1,602	99	16.1	10.7%	1,014 (63.3%)	153 (9.6%)	183 (11.4%)	181 (11.3%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	65 (4.1%)	83.4	31^st of 457 public high schools	93.2%		83	40^th of 451 public high schools	91.1%	9	70.1	75.8	57.7	$15,530	$495	$15,035
North Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	3635 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-6637	2,151	130	16.5	22.9%	1,455 (67.6%)	131 (6.1%)	326 (15.2%)	154 (7.2%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	78 (3.6%)	66.3	81^st of 457 public high schools	82.3%		75.1	63^rd of 451 public high schools	86.0%	18	40.9	65.9	53.1	$12,360	$376	$11,984
Lambert High School	Public	9-12	805 Nichols Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5050	3,249	167	19.4	9.4%	1,076 (33.1%)	141 (4.3%)	197 (6.1%)	1,700 (52.3%)	13 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	121 (3.7%)	90.4	10^th of 457 public high schools	97.8%		94.7	7^th of 451 public high schools	98.4%	3	74.9	85.5	66.1	$10,344	$200	$10,144
Alpharetta High School	Public	9-12	3595 Webb Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30005	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7640	2,024	116	17.4	15.1%	643 (31.8%)	339 (16.7%)	302 (14.9%)	643 (31.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	93 (4.6%)	79	42^nd of 457 public high schools	90.8%		85.9	29^th of 451 public high schools	93.6%	13	54.5	76.9	67.5	$14,762	$470	$14,292

Frequently Asked Questions about West Forsyth High School

What is the racial makeup of West Forsyth High School?

Students at West Forsyth High School are 64% White, 15% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is West Forsyth High School in?

Forsyth County

Is West Forsyth High School a good school?

West Forsyth High School ranks 89^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Forsyth High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,503 students attended West Forsyth High School.

What schools feed into West Forsyth High School?

West Forsyth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vickery Creek Elementary School
Middle : Hendricks Middle School
Middle : Vickery Creek Middle School

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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