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#1372 of 2,268 schools in GA
North Forsyth Middle School
Middle School · Forsyth County · Cumming, GA
A Forsyth County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3645 Coal Mountain Dr, Cumming, GA 30028
- Math 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Forsyth Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Forsyth Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,569
Median home value
$429,000
Median rent
$2,101/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30028; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Forsyth County
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #39 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
North Forsyth Middle School is listed in Forsyth County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Forsyth Middle School
North Forsyth Middle School is a public middle school in Cumming, GA, part of Forsyth County, serving approximately 1,170 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Forsyth Middle School
What grades does North Forsyth Middle School serve?
North Forsyth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Forsyth Middle School?
North Forsyth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Forsyth Middle School rank in GA?
North Forsyth Middle School ranks #1,372 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is North Forsyth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Forsyth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 North Forsyth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Forsyth Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Forsyth Middle School a charter school?
No, North Forsyth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Forsyth Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Forsyth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Forsyth Middle School?
32.5% of students at North Forsyth Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (770) 889-0743
- Area population (ZIP 30028)
- 36,631
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 30028; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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