For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 10,555 students in Forsyth County, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Forsyth County, GA are Alliance Academy For Innovation, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Forsyth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public high schools.
Forsyth County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alliance Academy For Innovation, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forsyth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
South Forsyth High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forsyth County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forsyth County, GA include Alliance Academy For Innovation, South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Forsyth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Forsyth County?
5 public high schools are located in Forsyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Forsyth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Forsyth County include: Forsyth Central High School vs. South Forsyth High School, North Forsyth High School vs. West Forsyth High School, West Forsyth High School vs. South Forsyth High School
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