For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 10,741 students in Forsyth County, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Forsyth County, GA are South Forsyth Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Forsyth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forsyth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 1,319 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2565 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
North Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3645 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-0743
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-0743
Gr: 6-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Little Mill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6800 Little Mill Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5000
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forsyth County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forsyth County, GA include South Forsyth Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Forsyth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Forsyth County?
9 public middle schools are located in Forsyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Forsyth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Forsyth County include: North Forsyth Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Hendricks Middle School vs. Vickery Creek Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. North Forsyth Middle School
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