At a glance
Reported students
2,151
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
130.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,143.5
North Forsyth High School: 2,151 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,993
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about North Forsyth High School
North Forsyth High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cumming. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Forsyth County. NCES reports 2,151 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Forsyth High School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 130.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.34
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.6%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black6.1%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
24 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forsyth County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forsyth Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,457 reported students
West Forsyth High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,503 reported students
Denmark High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,527 reported students
South Forsyth High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,634 reported students
East Forsyth High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,588 reported students
Alliance Academy for Innovation
High · Grades 09–12
1,145 reported students
Public schools near North Forsyth High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Academy for Innovation High · Forsyth County | 09–12 | 1,145 | 4.1 mi |
| Forsyth Central High School High · Forsyth County | 09–12 | 2,457 | 4.7 mi |
| East Forsyth High School High · Forsyth County | 09–12 | 1,588 | 6.2 mi |
| West Forsyth High School High · Forsyth County | 09–12 | 2,503 | 7.7 mi |
| Dawson County High School High · Dawson County | 10–12 | 880 | 9.4 mi |
| South Forsyth High School High · Forsyth County | 09–12 | 2,634 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Forsyth High School
What grades does North Forsyth High School serve?
North Forsyth High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Forsyth County.
How many students attend North Forsyth High School?
North Forsyth High School reported 2,151 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,993 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Forsyth High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 2,151 students and 130.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Forsyth High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Forsyth High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forsyth County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Forsyth High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Forsyth High School in?
North Forsyth High School is part of Forsyth County, based in Cumming, GA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Forsyth High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alliance Academy for Innovation (4.1 mi), Forsyth Central High School (4.7 mi), East Forsyth High School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.