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#1107 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 49% in state
West Forsyth High School
High School · Forsyth County · Cumming, GA
A Forsyth County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4155 Drew Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
- Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Forsyth High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Forsyth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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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
$133,028
Median home value
$474,400
Median rent
$1,883/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Forsyth Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 2,387 | Compare → |
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 4.4 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.
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
- #34 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
West Forsyth High School is listed in Forsyth County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Forsyth High School
West Forsyth High School is a public high school in Cumming, GA, part of Forsyth County, serving approximately 2,464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Forsyth High School
What grades does West Forsyth High School serve?
West Forsyth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Forsyth High School?
West Forsyth High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forsyth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forsyth High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Forsyth High School rank in GA?
West Forsyth High School ranks #1,107 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is West Forsyth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Forsyth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West Forsyth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Forsyth High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Forsyth High School a charter school?
No, West Forsyth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Forsyth High School a Title I school?
No, West Forsyth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Forsyth High School?
16.0% of students at West 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
- 2,464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (770) 888-3470
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30040)
- 79,580
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 30040; 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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