West Forsyth High School vs. North Forsyth High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,405 students
2,065 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#446 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
73%
Graduation Rate
96%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
610
552
Grade 10 Students
603
505
Grade 11 Students
610
512
Grade 12 Students
582
496
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
68%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
