Forsyth County Schools & Education
Forsyth County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,228
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#24
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Forsyth County
Measured School Summary
Forsyth County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,228 per pupil, Forsyth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Forsyth County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
42 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #24 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
7.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,228
$177 below the state average
School coverage
42
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Forsyth County has 42 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Forsyth County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Forsyth County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 42 of 42 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#24
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Forsyth County
Elementary to high school visible
54,077 students
42 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Forsyth County is the largest listed district slice, with 42 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Forsyth County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Forsyth County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large, Unified Suburban School System
Forsyth County operates as a single, massive school district containing 42 public schools. The infrastructure supports 54,077 students through 23 elementary, 11 middle, and 8 high schools.
Elite Graduation Rates in North Georgia
The county achieves a stellar 96.0% graduation rate, far exceeding both the state average of 88.1% and the national 87% benchmark. Efficiency is key here, as the county maintains these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,228, which is lower than the state average.
One District Leading the Way
The Forsyth County district manages all 54,077 students without the use of charter schools. This centralized approach allows for consistent standards across one of the state's most populous educational systems.
Large Campuses in a Suburban Setting
Life in Forsyth schools feels grand, with an average school size of 1,288 students and 38 schools located in suburban locales. Lambert High School is the largest in the county, serving 3,007 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in Forsyth County
Reported Enrollment
54,077
42 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Forsyth County
42 Public Schools in Forsyth County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 31 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Suwanee, 30024Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,007 |
| Denmark High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Alpharetta, 30004Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,459 |
| South Forsyth High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30041Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,443 |
| West Forsyth High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,405 |
| Forsyth Central High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,372 |
| North Forsyth High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30028Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,065 |
| Sawnee Elementary School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,720 |
| Riverwatch Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Suwanee, 30024Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,537 |
| Lakeside Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30041Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,477 |
| East Forsyth High School | Profile | Forsyth County | Gainesville, 30506Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,453 |
| South Forsyth Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30041Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,411 |
| Hendricks Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,346 |
| Chestatee Elementary | Profile | Forsyth County | Gainesville, 30506Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,228 |
| DeSana Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Alpharetta, 30004Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,215 |
| Brandywine Elementary School | Profile | Forsyth County | Alpharetta, 30004Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,203 |
| North Forsyth Middle School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30028Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,191 |
| George W. Whitlow Elementary | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,181 |
| Vickery Creek Elementary School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30040Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,144 |
| Shiloh Point Elementary | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30041Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,140 |
| Silver City Elementary School | Profile | Forsyth County | Cumming, 30028Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,128 |
Lambert High School
Forsyth County
Suwanee, 30024 / Suburb: Large
Denmark High School
Forsyth County
Alpharetta, 30004 / Suburb: Large
South Forsyth High School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30041 / Suburb: Large
West Forsyth High School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
Forsyth Central High School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
North Forsyth High School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30028 / Suburb: Large
Sawnee Elementary School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
Riverwatch Middle School
Forsyth County
Suwanee, 30024 / Suburb: Large
Lakeside Middle School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30041 / Suburb: Large
East Forsyth High School
Forsyth County
Gainesville, 30506 / Suburb: Large
South Forsyth Middle School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30041 / Suburb: Large
Hendricks Middle School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
Chestatee Elementary
Forsyth County
Gainesville, 30506 / Suburb: Large
DeSana Middle School
Forsyth County
Alpharetta, 30004 / Suburb: Large
Brandywine Elementary School
Forsyth County
Alpharetta, 30004 / Suburb: Large
North Forsyth Middle School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30028 / Suburb: Large
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30040 / Suburb: Large
Shiloh Point Elementary
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30041 / Rural: Fringe
Silver City Elementary School
Forsyth County
Cumming, 30028 / Rural: Fringe
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,228
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Forsyth County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Forsyth County, Georgia?
Forsyth County operates as a single, massive school district containing 42 public schools. The infrastructure supports 54,077 students through 23 elementary, 11 middle, and 8 high schools.
How do schools in Forsyth County perform academically?
The county achieves a stellar 96.0% graduation rate, far exceeding both the state average of 88.1% and the national 87% benchmark. Efficiency is key here, as the county maintains these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,228, which is lower than the state average.
What are the major school districts in Forsyth County, Georgia?
The Forsyth County district manages all 54,077 students without the use of charter schools. This centralized approach allows for consistent standards across one of the state's most populous educational systems.
What is the school experience like in Forsyth County?
Life in Forsyth schools feels grand, with an average school size of 1,288 students and 38 schools located in suburban locales. Lambert High School is the largest in the county, serving 3,007 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.