- South Forsyth Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than DeSana Middle School (436 vs. 219).
- South Forsyth Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than DeSana Middle School (464.7:1 vs. 365.3:1).
- DeSana Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Forsyth Middle School (40 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DeSana Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Forsyth Middle School (157 vs. 141).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Forsyth Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than DeSana Middle School (436 vs. 219).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DeSana Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Forsyth Middle School (40 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Forsyth Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than DeSana Middle School (464.7:1 vs. 365.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South Forsyth Middle School
$11,993.01
DeSana Middle School
$11,993.01
Local revenue share
South Forsyth Middle School
58.1%
DeSana Middle School
58.1%
State revenue share
South Forsyth Middle School
38.2%
DeSana Middle School
38.2%
Federal revenue share
South Forsyth Middle School
3.7%
DeSana Middle School
3.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Forsyth Middle School
18.6%
DeSana Middle School
18.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Forsyth County
$138,000
Forsyth County
$138,000
Poverty rate
Forsyth County
4.5%
Forsyth County
4.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth County
56.6%
Forsyth County
56.6%
Unemployment rate
Forsyth County
2.8%
Forsyth County
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.