Big Creek Elementary School vs South Forsyth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Creek Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
745 students
South Forsyth Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,319 students
| Measure | Big Creek Elementary School Cumming, Georgia | South Forsyth Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,308 | #8 of 482 |
| National rank | #663 of 50,301 | #551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 745 | 1,319 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 91% |
| city | Cumming | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 87.0).
- •Big Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •South Forsyth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 15.7%).
- •Big Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.8).
- •South Forsyth Middle School is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 745.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Creek Elementary School better than South Forsyth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Creek Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 87.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Creek Elementary School and South Forsyth Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Creek Elementary School: 745. South Forsyth Middle School: 1,319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Creek Elementary School and South Forsyth Middle School rank in Georgia?
Big Creek Elementary School is 15th of 1,308 and South Forsyth Middle School is 8th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).