South Forsyth Middle School
Cumming, GA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
South Forsyth Middle School is a middle school located in Cumming, Georgia. The school serves 1,411 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 67/100 (B), South Forsyth Middle School performs above average compared to schools in Georgia. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
3% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
South Forsyth Middle School has a DataScore of 67/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Forsyth Middle School has 1,411 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
Yes, South Forsyth Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +23, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Forsyth Middle School is part of the Forsyth County in Cumming, Georgia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.