How is South Forsyth High School rated?

South Forsyth High School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Forsyth County School District is rated A overall.

How do students at South Forsyth High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Forsyth High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 88% in Biology, 81% in American Literature, 67% in US History and 66% in Algebra I.

What grades does South Forsyth High School serve?

South Forsyth High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend South Forsyth High School?

2,634 students attend South Forsyth High School, up from 2,289 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Forsyth High School?

TopHap matches 9,805 residential properties to South Forsyth High School in and around Cumming. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does South Forsyth High School offer?

South Forsyth High School offers 24 AP courses and IB (diploma).

South Forsyth High School

South Forsyth High School is a public high school in Cumming, GA, serving grades 9–12, rated A+, with 2,634 students and an 19:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 88% in Biology, 81% in American Literature and 67% in US History.

A+TopHap school rating

Rating: A+
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,634
Students per teacher: 19:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Biology88%

American Literature81%

US History67%

Algebra I66%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 24
IB programmes: Diploma
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Asian49%

White37%

Hispanic7%

Two or more races4%

Black3%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch: 9%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +15.1%
Prior-year enrollment: 2,289

Homes assigned to this school

9,805 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Forsyth High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: (770) 781-2264
Website: forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs/site/default.asp
Setting: Suburb - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 130222001897

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School district

Forsyth County School District

District rating: A
Schools: 42
Students: 54,864
Spending per student: $10,508
Teachers (FTE): 3,502
Grades: PK–12

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