NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL
North Forsyth High School is a public high school that is part of the Forsyth County school district, located in Cumming, GA with about 2,489 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 139 teachers, North Forsyth High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Forsyth High School, located in the Coal Mountain community of Cumming, Georgia, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving the northern portion of Forsyth County. As part of the Forsyth County School System, the institution is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career pathways. The school prides itself on a culture of excellence, consistently ranking well within the state for its graduation rates and college-readiness metrics.
Beyond its academic offerings, North Forsyth is highly recognized for its vibrant extracurricular environment, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. The school often serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit often associated with their "Raider" mascot. With a commitment to integrating modern technology into the classroom and preparing students for post-secondary success, North Forsyth continues to be a cornerstone of the rapidly growing Cumming educational landscape.
For more information, contact North Forsyth High School at (770) 781-6637 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637
NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cumming, GA with about 2,489 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forsyth County
- Total Students:
- 2,489
- Teachers:
- 139.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,489 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.