Summary:
Zip code 30040 in Cumming, Georgia, is home to three public high schools serving grades 9-12 within the highly-rated Forsyth County school district, which ranks 7th out of 201 districts statewide.
For parents exploring options in this area, the standout is Alliance Academy for Innovation, an elite magnet school ranked 3rd in Georgia with a perfect 100% graduation rate and exceptional test scores—88% proficiency in Algebra I, 92% in Biology, and 88% in US History, all roughly double the state averages. By contrast, West Forsyth High School is a strong traditional option ranked in the 80th percentile, with a 98.1% graduation rate and solid Biology proficiency (69%), though its Algebra I proficiency (41%) falls below the state average. Forsyth Central High School serves a more economically diverse student body (40% free/reduced lunch) and posts the lowest scores of the three, including 29% Algebra I proficiency and a 94.3% graduation rate, despite spending more per student ($14,126) and having smaller class sizes.
All three schools outperform state averages on graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and most test subjects, reflecting the district's overall strength. However, the gap between Alliance Academy and the traditional schools is dramatic—Alliance's Algebra I proficiency is triple that of Forsyth Central. West Forsyth's Algebra I results stand out as a specific concern worth investigating, while Forsyth Central's higher spending appears aimed at addressing socioeconomic challenges but hasn't closed the performance gap. For families, this zip code offers a clear choice: Alliance Academy for elite, innovation-focused outcomes, or the two comprehensive high schools with more traditional environments, each with their own strengths and areas for growth.
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