South Forsyth High School
585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041. 599 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 91.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
9% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 76.2% of graduates to college; South Forsyth High School sends 91.1%, 15 points more than expected.
The path from South Forsyth
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 66.4%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 19.5%Georgia technical college 2.2%Career credential, working 1%Working, not in college 3.5%Not found in Georgia records 4.3%Share of the 599 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, Mississippi State University, Auburn University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Alabama, Birmingham-Denta. (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 Georgia 117 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 55 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 University of North Georgia 53 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 52 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia State University 46 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: Denmark High School (3.3 mi, 82% to college) · Lambert High School (3.5 mi, 91.8% to college) · West Forsyth High School (4.9 mi, 81.6% to college) · Forsyth Central High School (5.0 mi, 70.4% to college) · Alliance Academy for Innovation (5.8 mi, 85.8% 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 | South Forsyth | Forsyth County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 91.1% | 80.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,181 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 78.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of South Forsyth High School graduates go to college?
- 91.1% of the Class of 2024 at South Forsyth High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do South Forsyth High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most South Forsyth High School graduates are University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at South Forsyth High School?
- South Forsyth High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many South Forsyth High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 57.9% of South Forsyth High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
