Forsyth County Public Schools
Forsyth County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
42
public schools
Total Enrollment
54,077
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Forsyth County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Forsyth County has one district entry in this county file: Forsyth County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Cumming has the most listed schools, with 30 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
31 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
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.
Forsyth County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Forsyth County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Forsyth County public school directory?
The directory lists 42 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Forsyth County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Forsyth County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Forsyth County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 31 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Forsyth County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.