- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
South Forsyth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Forsyth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222002262
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Forsyth Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Forsyth Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Forsyth Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222002262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Forsyth Middle School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130222002262 · Cumming, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,319 enr · 17.8:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
South Forsyth Middle School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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
South Forsyth Middle School
1,319 students
What this shows South Forsyth Middle School reports 1,319 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Forsyth Middle School compares
South 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 95% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,319 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,319
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 57.1%
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, South 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 South Forsyth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 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 (~1,319 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Forsyth Middle School
How many students attend South Forsyth Middle School?
South Forsyth Middle School has 1,319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,411 (2022-23) → 1,395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Forsyth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Forsyth Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Forsyth Middle School?
2.8% of students at South Forsyth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Forsyth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Forsyth Middle School is Asian at 57.1% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Forsyth Middle School?
South Forsyth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, South Forsyth Middle School ranks #2 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 South 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.