West Forsyth High School
4155 Drew Rd, Cumming, GA 30040. 624 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 81.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
14% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 74.6% of graduates to college; West Forsyth High School sends 81.6%, 7 points more than expected.
The path from West Forsyth
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 57.1%Georgia private college 3.2%Out-of-state college 15.4%Georgia technical college 5.9%Career credential, working 4.2%Working, not in college 5.6%Not found in Georgia records 8.7%Share of the 624 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, Auburn University, University of Mississippi, Liberty University, Samford 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 104 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Kennesaw State University 71 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 51 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia State University 40 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Lanier Technical College 30 32% $8,202 $43,529 — 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: Forsyth Central High School (4.2 mi, 70.4% to college) · Denmark High School (4.5 mi, 82% to college) · South Forsyth High School (4.9 mi, 91.1% to college) · Alliance Academy for Innovation (5.6 mi, 85.8% to college) · Creekview High School (7.2 mi, 72.3% 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 | West Forsyth | Forsyth County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 81.6% | 80.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,112 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 76.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of West Forsyth High School graduates go to college?
- 81.6% of the Class of 2024 at West Forsyth High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do West Forsyth High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most West Forsyth High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Kennesaw State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at West Forsyth High School?
- West Forsyth High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many West Forsyth High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 48.8% of West Forsyth High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
