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South Forsyth High School

#7 in Best Public High Schools in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Cumming, GA
  • 548 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    South Forsyth High School is a top rated, public school located in Cumming, GA. It has 3,206 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 76% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading.
    Address
    585 Peachtree Pkwy
    Cumming, GA 30041
    Telephone
    (770) 781-2264
    Website
    forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/default.aspx?pageid=22248
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    South Forsyth High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    80%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    76%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1280
    594 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    478 responses
    AP Enrollment
    55%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A+
    Median Household Income
    $96,445
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,249
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $301,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.55 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.55 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 126 responses
    Report
    • Friday Night Football games! Go BAND!
      27%
    • Culbs and student get togethers.
      21%
    • IB campouts
      13%
    • Performing Arts Program
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      7%
    • Musical Theatre Education
      6%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,206
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.57 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.57 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.57 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,937
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.2%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.81 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.81 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.81 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,425/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.90 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.90 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.89 responses
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    South Forsyth High School Reviews

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    South Forsyth High School is amazing with their students and education. Teachers and staff care so much about the students and there are many teachers that any students can ask help for and they will always be there for you. South is very diverse and everyone is treated equally with care and we all support each other in any help. One thing I absolutely love about South is the many opportunities and experience students get to have! We have amazing field trips if you're in DECA, for example going of out state and also for foreign language there are a lot of amazing field trips like going to Paris or Spain!The one thing I would change about South is the school spirit. I believe that school spirit should be expressed in every event and not only football. There should be school spirit in pep rallys, soccer games, basketball games, baseball/softball games, plays, etc. Overall I'm lucking enough to attend South Forsyth High School and get the best high school experience.
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    South Forsyth High School is a very organized and well run school that brings many opportunities of learning and growth to their students! The staff is very giving, and not only do teachers focus on their classes as a whole, but they also look out for each individual person. It is a safe environment and a wonderful place for learning.
    Good school, all of the teachers were really nice. Sports are big part of south forsyth. This year (2019-2020) we are really working on improving school culture and its working out. Food is okay we cant really change that. Academics are amazing teachers work hard to prepare students for college!