East Forsyth High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gainesville, Georgia 30506 · Forsyth County
#62 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#5416 of 16,910 nationally
About East Forsyth High School
East Forsyth High School is a public high located in Gainesville, in the Forsyth County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,588 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 62nd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,588.
There are 34 schools in Gainesville; East Forsyth High School ranks 3rd of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Forsyth High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near East Forsyth High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Little Mill Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students · 2.4 km away
Chestatee Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,159 students · 3.7 km away
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students · 8.4 km away
West Hall Middle School
Oakwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students · 9.5 km away
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Flowery Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 9.6 km away
North Forsyth Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,164 students · 9.6 km away
West Hall High School
Oakwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students · 9.7 km away
Coal Mountain Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students · 9.8 km away
North Forsyth High School
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,151 students · 9.9 km away
McEver Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,587 students
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McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,586 students
Eastside High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Northview High School
Duluth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,591 students
Eagle's Landing High School
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students
Wayne County High School
Jesup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Forsyth High School a good school?
East Forsyth High School has a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #62 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Forsyth High School rank in Georgia?
East Forsyth High School ranks #62 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #5416 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Forsyth High School?
East Forsyth High School had 1,588 students in 2025.
Is East Forsyth High School a elementary school or a high school?
East Forsyth High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Forsyth High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Forsyth High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.