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#1692 of 2,268 schools in GA
East Forsyth High School
High School · Forsyth County · Gainesville, GA
A Forsyth County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8910 Jot Em Down Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East Forsyth High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Forsyth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,224
Median home value
$363,100
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Alliance Academy for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,116 | Compare → |
| Denmark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,490 | Compare → |
| Lambert High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forsyth County
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #42 of 42
- District spending per student
- $11,993NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Forsyth High School is listed in Forsyth County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Forsyth High School
East Forsyth High School is a public high school in Gainesville, GA, part of Forsyth County, serving approximately 1,590 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Forsyth High School
What grades does East Forsyth High School serve?
East Forsyth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Forsyth High School?
East Forsyth High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Forsyth High School rank in GA?
East Forsyth High School ranks #1,692 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is East Forsyth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Forsyth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Forsyth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Forsyth High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is East Forsyth High School a charter school?
No, East Forsyth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Forsyth High School a Title I school?
No, East Forsyth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Forsyth High School?
37.5% of students at East Forsyth High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (770) 888-1235
- Area population (ZIP 30506)
- 44,964
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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