Serving 2,443 students in grades 9-12, South Forsyth High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 2,443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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South Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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South Forsyth High School's student population of 2,443 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
South Forsyth High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Forsyth 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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South Forsyth High School is ranked #82 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are South Forsyth High School often compared to?
South Forsyth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forsyth Central High School, West 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Forsyth High School?
The graduation rate of South Forsyth High School is 99%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Forsyth High School?
2,443 students attend South Forsyth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Forsyth High School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Forsyth High School?
South Forsyth High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Forsyth High School offer ?
South Forsyth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Forsyth High School part of?
South Forsyth High School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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