Forsyth Central High School

Forsyth Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
131 Almon C Hill Dr,  Cumming, GA
Forsyth County Schools
4.0
4.1
2,387 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mitch Young
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
151
Full Time Teachers
151
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
68.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
52.8%
Hispanic
29.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 644 Students
University of North Georgia 460 Students
Georgia State University 379 Students
Kennesaw State University 375 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 271 Students
Georgia Southern University 258 Students
Georgia College & State University 205 Students
Emory University 194 Students
Auburn University 192 Students
Berry College 171 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 208 Students
Biology 140 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Nursing 115 Students
Computer Science 102 Students
Marketing 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Finance 53 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 50 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 326 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/19/2025
The best part about my experience was being in a community that cared for each other. Every teacher I had wanted to see the students succeed.
5.0 Alum
6/6/2024
My experience at this highschool was amazing, the pathways they offer really set you up for future careers. The teachers are helpful as well leading with great passion. The resources the school provides also are amazing they have clothing help, food help, and school supplies help. They offer so much for students!! In terms of clubs, I was in a lot of them and we have so many to choose from and join. Overall it is an amazing school to attend.
4.0 Junior
2/3/2024
The teachers and administrators are dedicated to their jobs and are there to help students succeed in their educations. The student body is generally less helpful and divided into several smaller cliques. In the future I would like to see more diversity of cultures and more collaboration from students to make student life more positive.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/3/2025
Part of the STEM program and a great school. Two kids attended this school and both had positive experiences. Like any school, it is what you make of it, but the opportunities are there.
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3.0 parent
3/20/2022
This school is a JOKE. I have a child who went to Montessori for all of elementary and a STEM school in Colorado for middle. My child has never had trouble with learning and has always excelled. She is now failing 3 classes because the teachers don’t lecture! They just make power points and make the...
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1.0 parent
11/20/2020
horrible expericence the teachers barely taught anything n yelled at my kid plus yelled at them for using the correct bathrooms and my kid doesnt feel safe at this school at all
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5.0 parent
4/25/2020
My son went here and had a great experience. He got into the colleges of his choice with scholarships. The academics left him well prepared for the mechanical engineering program he is in at Clemson.
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Forsyth Central High School

Forsyth Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cumming, GA, in the Cumming neighborhood, and is served by the Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Forsyth Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $604,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alliance Academy for Innovation, Horizon Christian Academy, Otwell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forsyth Central High School.

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