Forsyth Central High School vs George W. Whitlow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,247 students
| Measure | Forsyth Central High School Cumming, Georgia | George W. Whitlow Elementary Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #55 of 431 | #98 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #5060 of 16,910 | #4200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,457 | 1,247 |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | 1,247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| city | Cumming | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Whitlow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 62.9).
- •George W. Whitlow Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •George W. Whitlow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •George W. Whitlow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 40%).
- •George W. Whitlow Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Forsyth Central High School is the larger school with 2,457 students compared with 1,247.
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 Forsyth Central High School better than George W. Whitlow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Whitlow Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 62.9 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 Forsyth Central High School and George W. Whitlow Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forsyth Central High School: 2,457. George W. Whitlow Elementary: 1,247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forsyth Central High School and George W. Whitlow Elementary rank in Georgia?
Forsyth Central High School is 55th of 431 and George W. Whitlow Elementary is 98th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).