Forsyth County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 54,984 students in Forsyth County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Forsyth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Forsyth County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
263 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18,082 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
33%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,830 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
2,431 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
4%
36%
# White Students
24,397 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,954 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
426
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
3,220
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,625
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,980
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,018
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,088
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,286
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,356
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,503
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,646
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,650
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,558
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,332
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,296
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,626 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District manages 42 public schools serving 54,984 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District is ranked #9 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County School District?
44% of Forsyth County School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,626 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 42 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 54,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
