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Forsyth County Public Schools 1120 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming GA 30040 770-887-2461

Forsyth County Public Schools operates 26 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 28,171 students in the communities of Alpharetta, Cumming, Gainesville and Suwanee, and any unincorporated areas. 16 schools are elementary level (PK-2, PK-5, K-5, 3-5), 6 are middle schools (6-8) and 4 are high schools (9-12), including Forsyth County Academy (Charter) which serves 78 students. Shiloh Point and Silver City Elementary Schools encompass grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 15:1 (district-wide). The district employs 1,893 classroom teachers, 191 support personnel, and 110 administrators. 47% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 47% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,561. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented and Special Needs students. 3.9% of students are enrolled in the English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) program, 11.5% receive Special Education services, 15.2% are enrolled in Gifted Education programs. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.