Forsyth Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cumming, Georgia 30040 · Forsyth County
#55 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#5060 of 16,910 nationally
About Forsyth Central High School
Forsyth Central High School is a public high located in Cumming, in the Forsyth County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 55th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,457.
There are 30 schools in Cumming; Forsyth Central High School ranks 28th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Forsyth Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forsyth Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Otwell Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,062 students · 357 m away
Cumming Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students · 655 m away
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students · 2.2 km away
Kelly Mill Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,104 students · 2.6 km away
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,247 students · 3.9 km away
Sawnee Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,591 students · 4.3 km away
New Hope Elementary School
Comming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,175 students · 5.2 km away
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students · 5.5 km away
Mashburn Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
976 students · 6.2 km away
West Forsyth High School
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,503 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Valdosta High School
Valdosta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students
Dacula High School
Dacula · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,481 students
Collins Hill High School
Suwanee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,485 students
Newton High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,499 students
Central Gwinnett High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,414 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forsyth Central High School a good school?
Forsyth Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #55 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 Forsyth Central High School rank in Georgia?
Forsyth Central High School ranks #55 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #5060 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forsyth Central High School?
Forsyth Central High School had 2,457 students in 2025.
Is Forsyth Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Forsyth Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forsyth Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forsyth Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.