- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumming, GA
Forsyth Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Forsyth Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222000956
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsyth Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forsyth Central High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Central High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Forsyth Central High School held near 2,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 151.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 130222000956 · Cumming, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,457 enr · 16.6:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Forsyth Central High School held near 2,387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 151.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Forsyth Central 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
- This school
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- North Forsyth
North Forsyth High School
2,151 students
What this shows Forsyth Central High School reports 2,457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forsyth Central High School compares
Forsyth Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,457
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Asian 11.6%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Forsyth Central High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Forsyth Central 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Forsyth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsyth Central 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
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Cumming
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,634 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,503 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,151 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Standard public school
1,145 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth Central High School
How many students attend Forsyth Central High School?
Forsyth Central High School has 2,457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,372 (2022-23) → 2,387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Central High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forsyth Central High School?
22.8% of students at Forsyth Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsyth Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Forsyth Central High School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsyth Central High School?
Forsyth Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Forsyth Central High School rank among high schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Central High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Forsyth Central 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.