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 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 54,077 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 37%), 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
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
257 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16,183 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,762 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
18%
# Black Students
2,471 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
5%
36%
# White Students
25,456 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
47%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,915 Students
81,158 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:
440
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
3,379
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,737
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,843
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,874
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,105
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,179
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,304
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,528
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,374
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,576
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,409
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,250
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,079
117,659
# 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 $11,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is less than the state median of $13,395. 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 54,077 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?
47% of Forsyth County School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth County School District?
Forsyth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Forsyth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 42 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 54,077 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
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
