South Forsyth Middle School

4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfms

1,411 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Forsyth Middle School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Forsyth County School District. Situated on Windermere Parkway, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, music, and technology-focused courses, designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, South Forsyth Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, academic clubs, and service-oriented organizations, encouraging students to get involved and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a balance between high standards of instruction and a culture of engagement, South Forsyth Middle School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

1,411

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Forsyth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	536
Hispanic	64
Black	35
Asian	712
Two or More	52
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
712 (50.5 %)
White
536 (38.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (4.5 %)
Two or More
52 (3.7 %)
Black
35 (2.5 %)
American Indian
11 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)888-3170
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 402

Grade 7 499

Grade 8 510