- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, GA
East Forsyth High School
Federal NCES profile for East Forsyth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222004418
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Forsyth High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Forsyth High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
East Forsyth High School grew from 1,453 students in 2022-23 to 1,590 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 94.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+137 students YoY 130222004418 · Gainesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 18.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
East Forsyth High School grew from 1,453 students in 2022-23 to 1,590 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 94.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Forsyth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school
East Forsyth High School
1,588 students
What this shows East Forsyth High School reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Forsyth High School compares
East Forsyth High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, East Forsyth High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Forsyth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Forsyth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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East Hall High School
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Chestatee High School
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North Hall High School
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Lanier College and Career Academy
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Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Forsyth High School
How many students attend East Forsyth High School?
East Forsyth High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,453 (2022-23) → 1,590 (2023-24), up 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High School is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Forsyth High School?
20.2% of students at East Forsyth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Forsyth High School?
The largest demographic group at East Forsyth High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Forsyth High School?
East Forsyth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Forsyth High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides East Forsyth High School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.