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Forsyth Central High School

131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 2,372 students in grades 9-12, Forsyth Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Forsyth Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forsyth Central High School's student population of 2,372 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,372 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forsyth Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forsyth Central High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#627 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forsyth Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forsyth Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forsyth Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Forsyth Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Forsyth Central High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forsyth Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forsyth Central High School's ranking?
Forsyth Central High School is ranked #627 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Forsyth Central High School often compared to?
Forsyth Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Forsyth High School, North Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forsyth Central High School?
The graduation rate of Forsyth Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forsyth Central High School?
2,372 students attend Forsyth Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Forsyth Central High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsyth Central High School?
Forsyth Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forsyth Central High School offer ?
Forsyth Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forsyth Central High School part of?
Forsyth Central High School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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