Summary:
Zip code 30028, located in the Cumming area of Forsyth County, Georgia, is home to exactly one high school: North Forsyth High School, a large comprehensive school serving grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 2,151 students.
North Forsyth High School is a solid, above-average school that benefits from being part of the highly ranked Forsyth County district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 97th percentile statewide. The school itself has maintained a consistent 4-star rating and ranked in the top 20% of Georgia high schools for three consecutive years, with its best showing at rank 63 in 2024–2025. Its graduation rate of 94.4% comfortably exceeds the state average of 87.2%, and its dropout rate of just 0.7% is remarkably low. Chronic absenteeism sits at 9.2%, less than half the state rate of 17.7%, indicating strong student engagement. The student body is relatively economically advantaged, with only 22.87% qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and the school invests $12,360 per student with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
Academically, the school shows clear subject-area strengths and one notable challenge. Biology is its standout subject, with 65.9% proficiency in 2025–2026—nearly 19 points above the state average—and U.S. History is the only subject where the school outperforms its district (53.1% vs. 51.6%). However, Algebra I is a persistent weakness: proficiency fell to 40.9% in 2025–2026, below the state average of 48.1% and a striking 30.7 points behind the district's 71.6%. This gap has remained consistent across two years of data, suggesting a systemic issue in math readiness that warrants targeted intervention. While the school lags its elite district in most subjects, its strong graduation rates, low absenteeism, and top-20% state ranking make it a dependable choice for families, with the Algebra I gap representing the clearest opportunity for improvement.
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