Forsyth County School District

The Forsyth County School District is located in Cumming, GA and includes 35 schools that serve 32,374 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Forsyth County School District spends $9,159 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Forsyth County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Forsyth County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Forsyth County School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Forsyth County School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.