Cumming, GA - Forsyth County

Schools

Forsyth County offers a dynamic education system that is continually expanding to meet the growing needs of the community. Thanks to a low student/teacher ratio, students receive a more personalized education. They also benefit from advanced technology in every school, turning the classroom into a multimedia experience that offers greater challenges and new ways to learn. The county's progressive approach to education has made the school district one of the best in the state, with nine of the top 15 schools on a recent Georgia Public School Commission report card being located in Forsyth County.

Children in Lake Forest will attend Coal Mountain Elementary School, Liberty Middle School , and North Forsyth High School. North Forsyth High was named a Georgia School of Excellence in 2000. For more information on the Forsyth County school system, visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us.

The area is also served by three private schools: Ivy League Montessori School, Pinecrest Academy, and Covenant Christian Academy. For contact information, visit the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Taxes

You will enjoy a less taxing lifestyle when you live at Lake Forest. Just look at how Forsyth County's property taxes compare to other nearby counties. It is easy to see, Forsyth County has the lowest property tax rate in the Atlanta SMA (standard metropolitan area).

Property tax in Georgia is calculated based on 40% of the fair market value of the property.

These tax rates are the current rates reflected on the Georgia Department of Taxation - Property Division Web site. These figures are intended for comparison purposes only and are not meant for actual tax calculations.

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