George W. Whitlow Elementary
Reported Enrollment
1,181
students
District
Forsyth County
County Context Score
69/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3655 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
School District
Forsyth County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 130222003853
- District ID
- 1302220
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
PK–5
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,181 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
George W. Whitlow Elementary is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Forsyth County has 42 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 42 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What George W. Whitlow Elementary tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Forsyth County, Forsyth County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- PK–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for George W. Whitlow Elementary. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Forsyth County.
1,181 students
George W. Whitlow Elementary reports 1,181 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 22 other primary schools in Forsyth County with enrollment data, 19 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 994 students.
23 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,019 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
42 district schools
Forsyth County lists 23 primary, 11 middle, 8 high schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
23
Middle
11
High
8
Other
0
Nearby context inside Forsyth County
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School Profile FAQ
Is George W. Whitlow Elementary a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Forsyth County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for George W. Whitlow Elementary?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the George W. Whitlow Elementary data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare George W. Whitlow Elementary with nearby schools?
George W. Whitlow Elementary should be compared with 23 primary schools in Forsyth County, plus other schools in Forsyth County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for George W. Whitlow Elementary?
Before using George W. Whitlow Elementary in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Forsyth County.
Part of Forsyth County
George W. Whitlow Elementary is one of 42 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 54,077 students across 42 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
42
Reported Enrollment
54,077
42 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Chattahoochee Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- North Forsyth High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Otwell Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Midway Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Big Creek Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mashburn Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Forsyth Central High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Cumming Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Daves Creek Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
- Coal Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Brandywine Elementary School
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Shiloh Point Elementary
Chestatee Elementary
Silver City Elementary School
Forsyth County Schools
County Context Score
69/100
County-level composite across 42 public schools
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.