Forsyth County Schools operates 42 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Forsyth County Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 55,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 42 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,321/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 10/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County Schools (this district) | 10/10 | 96th | 55,000 |
| Gwinnett County School District | 9/10 | 82nd | 181,814 |
| DeKalb County School District | 4/10 | 33rd | 92,368 |
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Ranked against 219 rated districts in GA → 96th percentile → 10/10.
Source: Georgia Dept. of Education Milestones EOG, grades 3–8 ELA & Math, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Forsyth County Schools
Forsyth County Schools is the public school district assigned to zip code 30040 in Cumming, Georgia. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 30040. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Forsyth County Schools spent $10,321 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 15% below Georgia’s statewide $12,100 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 3,624 students, an estimated 96% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
Forsyth County Schools is a very large district with 42 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 55,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 10/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Forsyth County Schools 10 out of 10 — top-tier among Georgia public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Georgia’s Milestones EOG grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Georgia is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Forsyth County Schools ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Georgia on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 30040 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 30040
Children in zip code 30040 are assigned to Forsyth County Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 30040, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Forsyth County Schools at (770)887-2461 or visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Georgia districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Cumming
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Forsyth County Schools serves zip code 30040, homes in and around zip code 30040 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Georgia, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Forsyth County Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 30040.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Forsyth County Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 30040 data.