West Forsyth High School

West Forsyth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4155 Drew Rd,  Cumming, GA
Forsyth County Schools
3.8
2.8
2,464 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karl Mercer
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
355:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
68.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
4.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<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 752 Students
University of North Georgia 408 Students
Kennesaw State University 404 Students
Georgia State University 365 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 275 Students
Georgia Southern University 273 Students
Auburn University 246 Students
Georgia College & State University 238 Students
Emory University 225 Students
The University of Alabama 221 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 260 Students
Biology 177 Students
Psychology 166 Students
Marketing 128 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Computer Science 116 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 99 Students
Finance 79 Students
Accounting 51 Students
Architecture 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 494 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/17/2025
I'm a junior at West Forsyth High School, and overall, it's been a good experience. Most of the teachers are supportive and make learning more enjoyable. There's a strong sense of school spirit, and I've made great friends through clubs and sports. If I could change one thing, I'd like to see more class options, especially electives or career-focused courses. Sometimes it feels a bit limited. Still, I've grown a lot here and I'm grateful for the experiences I've had so far.
4.0 Freshman
6/28/2025
Counselors should be able to help the students more. Most of the teachers are super sweet and helpful. Sports are amazing quality.
3.0 Alum
5/24/2025
The academics were mediocre. Science department is terrible. Math was really strong. Arts and other departments were doing well enough.
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2.8 30 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/14/2022
This school is pretty poor. I thought it would be good, but it's not. The teachers don't really care. Also, my daughter had a one time disciplinary incident and they SUSPENDED her for the remainder of the year (so now that's 6+ months) and provided very little support for us.
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5.0 parent
8/1/2022
I believe this school has done a good job educating my child. I've heard stories about West from many folks that have not had their children attend this school. Those stories have all proven to be exaggerations based on biases. The truth is many schools in Georgia just are not as strong as their nor...
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5.0 parent
7/21/2022
Amazing school for my children! The best in Forsyth County!
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1.0 parent
10/22/2021
School and staff has gone downhill. The programs are not what they used to be
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West Forsyth High School

West Forsyth 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. West Forsyth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, 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 $611,153. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denmark High School, Covenant Christian Academy, Hendricks Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Forsyth High School.

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