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Denmark High School

Public Grades 9-12

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 94% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Denmark High School is a public high school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving 2,490 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 9th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Denmark High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 19 and 41 over the past 5 years, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denmark High School consistently outperforms the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across various subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Denmark High School had 73.9% proficiency in American Literature and Composition, compared to 71.2% for Forsyth County and 40.4% for the state. Additionally, Denmark High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 96.2% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the Forsyth County average of 85.4%.

When comparing Denmark High School to the nearby high schools in the Forsyth County and Fulton County districts, it stands out as one of the top-performing schools in the region. Schools like Lambert High School, South Forsyth High School, and Northview High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Denmark High School consistently outperforms them on various metrics. The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, strong leadership, and a supportive community.

2,527

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,368

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

645 Mullinax Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004

(470) 533-2521

District: Forsyth County

Feeder schools for Denmark High School:

Elementary:	Big Creek Elementary School
	Brandywine Elementary School
	Midway Elementary School
Middle:	DeSana Middle School
	Piney Grove Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.9%

White:

32.0%

Hispanic:

18.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2021 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (70% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Georgia high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg69%

Georgia avg42%

27^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From top 10% (2021) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 8High Schools in the Forsyth County

9^th of 206Forsyth 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
2025	87.3	27 of 452	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	19 of 458	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.8	29 of 442	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	30 of 429	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	76.2	41 of 410	90.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology78%+33 vs state

American Literature and Composition74%+34 vs state

Algebra I65%+20 vs state

United States History53%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, April 3, 2021

Exceptional academics, sports, clubs and campus. This 3 year old school was populated by students/families at South Forsyth HS. As soon as enough data is available, look for this school to rate on par with South & Lambert...with better facilities! Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

one of the best schools in the state! Close Quote

Schools Near Denmark High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	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
Denmark High School	Public	9-12	645 Mullinax Rd	Alpharetta	30004	Forsyth 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%)	87.3	27^th of 452 public high schools	94.0%		90	19^th of 458 public high schools	95.9%	8	73.9	65.0	77.5	53.0	$11,368	$200	$11,168
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	40^th of 452 public high schools	91.2%		75.6	67^th of 458 public high schools	85.4%	27	67.6	55.2	73.4	51.3	$15,530	$495	$15,035
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%)	92.9	12^th of 452 public high schools	97.3%		88.4	23^rd of 458 public high schools	95.0%	11	81.1	66.0	88.0	66.8	$11,367	$200	$11,167
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%)	75.6	61^st of 452 public high schools	86.5%		77.4	58^th of 458 public high schools	87.3%	3	70.2	43.8	59.7	53.5	$11,148	$226	$10,922
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%)	85.9	29^th of 452 public high schools	93.6%		84.1	36^th of 458 public high schools	92.1%	7	70.3	60.6	71.2	60.2	$14,762	$470	$14,292
Lambert High School	Public	9-12	805 Nichols Rd	Suwanee	30024	Forsyth 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%)	94.7	7^th of 452 public high schools	98.5%		94.2	9^th of 458 public high schools	98.0%	2	84.0	74.3	87.7	73.5	$10,344	$200	$10,144
Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	125 Milton Ave	Alpharetta	30009	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5365	1,511	79	19.1	10.5%	507 (33.6%)	182 (12.0%)	106 (7.0%)	655 (43.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.7%)	95.6	5^th of 452 public high schools	98.9%		96.3	4^th of 458 public high schools	99.1%	1	89.9	78.3	89.5	87.2	$13,633	$479	$13,154
Chattahoochee High School	Public	9-12	5230 Taylor Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7600	1,730	105	16.5	16.3%	639 (36.9%)	223 (12.9%)	232 (13.4%)	551 (31.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (4.8%)	91.9	17^th of 452 public high schools	96.2%		90.1	18^th of 458 public high schools	96.1%	1	75.7	70.7	80.2	73.0	$15,135	$484	$14,651
Milton High School	Public	9-12	13025 Birmingham Hwy	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7000	1,999	109	18.3	17.2%	1,156 (57.8%)	207 (10.4%)	356 (17.8%)	193 (9.7%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (4.1%)	83.4	37^th of 452 public high schools	91.8%		87	32^nd of 458 public high schools	93.0%	5	71.0	57.7	81.1	50.5	$14,558	$543	$14,015
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%)	64	106^th of 452 public high schools	76.5%		58.9	140^th of 458 public high schools	69.4%	34	54.6	29.5	58.5	41.5	$14,126	$200	$13,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark High School

What is the racial makeup of Denmark High School?

Students at Denmark High School are 38% Asian, 32% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Denmark High School in?

Forsyth County

How many students attend Denmark High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,527 students attended Denmark High School.

What schools feed into Denmark High School?

Denmark High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Big Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary : Midway Elementary School
Middle : DeSana Middle School
Middle : Piney Grove Middle School

Is Denmark High School a good school?

Yes. Denmark High School ranks in the top 6.0% of Georgia high schools.

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