North Forsyth High School vs. West Forsyth High School
Should you attend North Forsyth High School or West Forsyth High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,065 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12, West Forsyth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,065 students
2,405 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#249 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
65%
Graduation Rate
93%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
552
610
Grade 10 Students
505
603
Grade 11 Students
512
610
Grade 12 Students
496
582
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
