Forsyth Central High School
131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040. 558 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 70.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Forsyth Central
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 48%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 9.9%Georgia technical college 9.5%Career credential, working 6.5%Working, not in college 11.5%Not found in Georgia records 11.6%Share of the 558 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Appalachian State University, Mississippi State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 79 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 56 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Lanier Technical College 44 32% $8,202 $43,529 — University of Georgia 37 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia State University 28 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Alliance Academy for Innovation (1.4 mi, 85.8% to college) · West Forsyth High School (4.2 mi, 81.6% to college) · North Forsyth High School (4.7 mi, 70.3% to college) · South Forsyth High School (5.0 mi, 91.1% to college) · Denmark High School (7.0 mi, 82% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Forsyth County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Forsyth Central | Forsyth County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 70.4% | 80.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,111 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 64.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Forsyth Central High School graduates go to college?
- 70.4% of the Class of 2024 at Forsyth Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Forsyth Central High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Forsyth Central High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Lanier Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Forsyth Central High School?
- Forsyth Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Forsyth Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 37% of Forsyth Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
