- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumming, GA
South Forsyth High School
Federal NCES profile for South Forsyth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222001897
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Forsyth High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Forsyth High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Forsyth High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222001897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
South Forsyth High School held near 2,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.4 → 129.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+65 students YoY 130222001897 · Cumming, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,634 enr · 20.9:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
South Forsyth High School held near 2,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.4 → 129.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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
- This school
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
- North Forsyth
North Forsyth High School
2,151 students
What this shows South Forsyth High School reports 2,634 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Forsyth High School compares
South Forsyth 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 94% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,634 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,634
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 49.0%
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, South Forsyth 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 South Forsyth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Forsyth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
West Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,503 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Forsyth Central High School
Standard public school
2,457 students 16.6:1 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 (~2,634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Forsyth High School
How many students attend South Forsyth High School?
South Forsyth High School has 2,634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,443 (2022-23) → 2,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Forsyth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Forsyth High School is 20.9:1, which is 45% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Forsyth High School?
3.6% of students at South Forsyth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Forsyth High School?
The largest demographic group at South Forsyth High School is Asian at 49.0% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Forsyth High School?
South Forsyth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Forsyth High School rank among high schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, South Forsyth High School ranks #3 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 South Forsyth High School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), Denmark High School (2,527 students), and West Forsyth High School (2,503 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.