South Forsyth High School

South Forsyth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
585 Peachtree Pky,  Cumming, GA
Big Creek Neighborhood
Forsyth County Schools
4.0
2.8
2,355 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Laura Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
76.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
45.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
40%
Hispanic
7.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public HS in Georgia
#10 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
#19 Best HS For Stem in Georgia
Source: Niche

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 1,243 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 671 Students
Georgia State University 649 Students
Emory University 428 Students
Kennesaw State University 397 Students
Auburn University 325 Students
University of North Georgia 298 Students
Georgia Southern University 287 Students
Georgia College & State University 270 Students
Mercer University 250 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 353 Students
Biology 308 Students
Computer Science 272 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 163 Students
Psychology 158 Students
Marketing 146 Students
Nursing 136 Students
Finance 124 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 85 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 74 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 593 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2025
South Forsyth is a very competitive school. It has great teachers and a wide variety of subjects that students don't need for graduation. The school is clean and updated. It is very diverse. The only thing I would want changed about the school is the administration. As a student, I feel the admin don't care enough about students.
4.0 Junior
1/16/2025
I transferred to South Forsyth high school this year. Based on the experience i've had so far it's not a bad school, but i'd like to see more contemporary architecture. The teachers, students and atmosphere is competitive yet chill.
4.0 Senior
1/10/2025
South Forsyth has been amazing during my time at the school, and I've loved each school year because of the amazing activities and rigor of the courses and extracurriculars. However, I wish for more counselor involvement and a less demeaning/cruel environment among students. Students are extremely competitive and hostile with one another it results in immense bullying and harsh relationships.
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2.8 18 Reviews
3.0 other
7/15/2025
The school I attended was not a downright terrible school and I actually had my own fun in it. The problem lies, however, with the lack of teacher's motivation nowadays when teaching. They often read from powerpoints, condescend students who are actually more knowledgeable than them, and even genera...
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1.0 student
6/28/2024
My experience was horrendous! I received no respect from either my peers, teachers, or the lackluster facilities provided here. Everyone was demeaning to me and made me even reconsider school as an option.
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1.0 parent
12/15/2023
South Forsyth High School parking is a wild wild wild west and a jungle without any school personal guidance and order.One time, I came to school to pick up my kid, and there was another parent who had the kid in his car, he was driving in the wrong lane and drove towards the coming traffic!!Today (...
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5.0 parent
10/19/2019
This is an excellent school with an IB program. If you prioritize quality education this is the high school to go to in Forsyth county.
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South Forsyth High School

South Forsyth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cumming, GA and is served by the Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. South Forsyth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $774,043. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lambert High School, Pinecrest Academy, Alpharetta Tamil School, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Forsyth High School.

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