West Forsyth High School

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West Forsyth High School ranks 58 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Forsyth High School is a public high school located in Cumming, Georgia, serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 23rd and 60th over the past 10 years and a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance.

West Forsyth High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.8% to 96.4% over the past 5 years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's students perform exceptionally well on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the Forsyth County and Georgia state averages across all subject areas. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to achieve these exceptional results with relatively lower per-student funding compared to some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Alliance Academy for Innovation.

When compared to other high schools in the Forsyth County district, West Forsyth High School outperforms most of its neighbors, including North Forsyth High School, Forsyth Central High School, and South Forsyth High School, in terms of academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The nearby Alliance Academy for Innovation stands out as an exceptional school, ranking 2nd or 3rd in the state over the past 3 years and achieving a 100% four-year graduation rate, further highlighting the high-performing nature of the Forsyth County district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040

(770) 888-3470

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,891

Feeder schools for West Forsyth High School:

Elementary:	Vickery Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Hendricks Middle School
	Vickery Creek Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 2,464

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Asian:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Forsyth High School ranks better than 87.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Forsyth High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at West Forsyth High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Hispanic (13.2%), Asian (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Forsyth High School is 18.9. 4 high schools in the Forsyth County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Forsyth High School employs 130.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Forsyth High School is $7,891. 5 high schools in the Forsyth County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Forsyth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Forsyth High School 58^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See West Forsyth High School in the ranking list.)

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Forsyth High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	86.40	21^st	370	94.3%
2009	87.49	16^th	372	95.7%
2010	86.71	19^th	384	95.1%
2011	83.29	39^th	402	90.3%
2012	84.48	27^th	396	93.2%
2013	81.80	36^th	425	91.5%
2014	73.90	60^th	425	85.9%
2015	78.47	33^rd	435	92.4%
2016	76.89	42^nd	426	90.1%
2017	84.82	23^rd	420	94.5%
2018	85.86	29^th	428	93.2%
2019	86.20	25^th	438	94.3%
2021	74.79	45^th	410	89.0%
2022	76.06	59^th	429	86.2%
2023	76.33	53^rd	442	88.0%
2024	77.44	58^th	458	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Forsyth High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	1044	38	21	83	2	n/a	n/a	15	1203
2009	1495	54	31	110	2	n/a	n/a	27	1719
2010	1617	51	43	154	5	1	33	0	1904
2011	1655	47	48	177	5	2	37	0	1971
2012	1745	52	48	186	5	2	40	0	2078
2013	1772	45	53	214	9	2	39	0	2134
2014	1887	48	55	204	10	3	50	0	2257
2015	1951	62	69	212	14	3	51	0	2362
2016	1947	61	75	256	17	5	61	0	2422
2017	2035	88	105	285	16	3	68	0	2600
2018	2070	87	117	320	15	2	84	0	2695
2019	1980	89	111	292	11	3	75	0	2561
2020	1963	97	130	270	9	2	87	0	2558
2021	1916	102	176	305	10	1	73	0	2583
2022	1724	104	194	301	8	2	73	0	2406
2023	1639	109	245	331	7	0	74	0	2405
2024	1599	122	316	325	7	1	94	0	2464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Forsyth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1203	79.0	15.2	9.5
2009	1719	107.6	16.0	10.8
2010	1904	114.1	16.6	11.7
2011	1971	115.0	17.1	12.2
2012	2078	119.1	17.4	12.6
2013	2134	118.0	18.0	12.9
2014	2257	124.3	18.1	13.6
2015	2362	127.0	18.5	12.5
2016	2422	132.0	18.3	11.7
2017	2600	140.9	18.4	10.5
2018	2695	145.7	18.4	11.4
2019	2561	139.0	18.4	9.6
2020	2558	138.2	18.5	8
2021	2583	141.2	18.2	8.1
2022	2406	130.5	18.4	n/a
2023	2405	123.2	19.5	9.2
2024	2464	130.2	18.9	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Forsyth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1203	79.0	15.2	9.5
2009	1719	107.6	16.0	10.8
2010	1904	114.1	16.6	11.7
2011	1971	115.0	17.1	12.2
2012	2078	119.1	17.4	12.6
2013	2134	118.0	18.0	12.9
2014	2257	124.3	18.1	13.6
2015	2362	127.0	18.5	12.5
2016	2422	132.0	18.3	11.7
2017	2600	140.9	18.4	10.5
2018	2695	145.7	18.4	11.4
2019	2561	139.0	18.4	9.6
2020	2558	138.2	18.5	8
2021	2583	141.2	18.2	8.1
2022	2406	130.5	18.4	n/a
2023	2405	123.2	19.5	9.2
2024	2464	130.2	18.9	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Forsyth High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$144 (2.0%)	$7,002 (98.0%)	$7,147
2018	$147 (1.9%)	$7,409 (98.1%)	$7,556
2019	$134 (1.7%)	$7,757 (98.3%)	$7,891

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Forsyth High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 442 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (West Forsyth High School)	71.3	63.7	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Forsyth County)	73.3	66.9	6.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (West Forsyth High School)	67.7	26.6	41.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Forsyth County)	76.3	62.5	13.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (West Forsyth High School)	73.1	58.9	14.2%
End of Course Biology (Forsyth County)	76.6	70	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (West Forsyth High School)	69	62.9	6.1%
End of Course United States History (Forsyth County)	70.5	55.3	15.2%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2561	2405	6.1%
African American	89	109	22.5%
American Indian	11	7	36.4%
Asian	111	245	120.7%
Hispanic	292	331	13.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	1980	1639	17.2%
Two or More Races	75	74	1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.6%	9.2%	0.4%

Schools Near West Forsyth High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	4155 Drew Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3470	2,464	130	18.9	16.0%	1,599 (64.9%)	122 (5.0%)	325 (13.2%)	316 (12.8%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	94 (3.8%)	77.4	58^th of 458 public high schools	87.3%		76.3	53^rd of 442 public high schools	88.0%	5	73.0	21.2	67.7	56.9	$7,891	$134	$7,757
Forsyth Central High School	Public	9-12	131 Almon C. Hill Drive	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-8151	2,387	151	15.7	40.9%	1,167 (48.9%)	134 (5.6%)	759 (31.8%)	232 (9.7%)	16 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	76 (3.2%)	58.9	140^th of 458 public high schools	69.4%		63.1	106^th of 442 public high schools	76.0%	34	57.2	23.6	47.8	43.0	$9,449	$228	$9,221
Denmark High School	Public	9-12	645 Mullinax Rd	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(470) 533-2521	2,490	138	18.0	21.8%	873 (35.1%)	202 (8.1%)	464 (18.6%)	868 (34.9%)	8 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.0%)	90	19^th of 458 public high schools	95.9%		84.8	29^th of 442 public high schools	93.4%	10	74.5	23.0	70.8	62.3	$9,817	$134	$9,683
South Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	585 Peachtree Pkwy	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-2264	2,508	130	19.3	10.6%	1,041 (41.5%)	65 (2.6%)	187 (7.5%)	1,099 (43.8%)	14 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	100 (4.0%)	88.4	23^rd of 458 public high schools	95.0%		92	14^th of 442 public high schools	96.8%	9	81.2	46.0	79.8	66.8	$8,234	$167	$8,068
Alliance Academy for Innovation	Public	9-12	1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(470) 695-7823	1,116	62	18.0	11.7%	379 (34.0%)	22 (2.0%)	94 (8.4%)	598 (53.6%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.3%)	97.4	2^nd of 458 public high schools	99.6%		96.5	3^rd of 442 public high schools	99.3%	1	92.1	88.5	90.2	83.7	$11,699	$137	$11,562
Creekview High School	Public	9-12	1550 Owens Store Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-4400	2,121	128	16.6	19.7%	1,712 (80.7%)	76 (3.6%)	233 (11.0%)	21 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	76 (3.6%)	80.7	48^th of 458 public high schools	89.5%		80.8	42^nd of 442 public high schools	90.5%	6	67.6	46.5	70.0	64.7	$8,552	$350	$8,202
Cambridge High School	Public	9-12	2845 Bethany Bnd	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2883	1,652	91	18.1	11.0%	1,090 (66.0%)	147 (8.9%)	185 (11.2%)	163 (9.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (3.7%)	75.6	67^th of 458 public high schools	85.4%		84.3	32^nd of 442 public high schools	92.8%	35	75.3	35.1	74.0	41.4	$9,333	$225	$9,108
North Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	3635 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 781-6637	2,080	123	16.8	25.8%	1,423 (68.4%)	129 (6.2%)	329 (15.8%)	121 (5.8%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	66 (3.2%)	69.9	88^th of 458 public high schools	80.8%		70.1	77^th of 442 public high schools	82.6%	11	60.2	35.8	55.4	52.1	$8,541	$301	$8,240
Lambert High School	Public	9-12	805 Nichols Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5050	3,201	160	20.0	10.6%	1,155 (36.1%)	136 (4.2%)	187 (5.8%)	1,606 (50.2%)	10 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	106 (3.3%)	94.2	9^th of 458 public high schools	98.0%		92.3	13^th of 442 public high schools	97.1%	4	83.1	69.9	82.7	81.8	$7,395	$134	$7,261
Alpharetta High School	Public	9-12	3595 Webb Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30005	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7640	2,084	113	18.4	16.5%	683 (32.8%)	411 (19.7%)	303 (14.5%)	595 (28.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	89 (4.3%)	84.1	36^th of 458 public high schools	92.1%		87.1	25^th of 442 public high schools	94.3%	11	70.4	49.8	71.8	62.8	$9,480	$302	$9,178

Frequently Asked Questions about West Forsyth High School

What schools feed into West Forsyth High School?

West Forsyth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vickery Creek Elementary School
Middle : Hendricks Middle School
Middle : Vickery Creek Middle School

What district is West Forsyth High School in?

Forsyth County

How many students attend West Forsyth High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,464 students attended West Forsyth High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Forsyth High School?

Students at West Forsyth High School are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is West Forsyth High School a good school?

West Forsyth High School ranks 58^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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