- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
North Forsyth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Forsyth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222002178
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forsyth Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forsyth Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forsyth Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
North Forsyth Middle School held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130222002178 · Cumming, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 16.2:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
North Forsyth Middle School held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Forsyth Middle 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 1,164
North Forsyth Middle School
1,164 students
What this shows North Forsyth Middle School reports 1,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forsyth Middle School compares
North Forsyth Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 10.5%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, North Forsyth Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 North Forsyth Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Forsyth Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle School
Standard public school
1,513 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hendricks Middle School
Standard public school
1,376 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Forsyth Middle School
How many students attend North Forsyth Middle School?
North Forsyth Middle School has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Forsyth Middle School?
15.9% of students at North Forsyth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forsyth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Forsyth Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forsyth Middle School?
North Forsyth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Forsyth Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forsyth Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides North Forsyth Middle 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.