Overview

Forsyth Country Day School was established in 1970 to offer families an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational alternative for children from Jr. Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Forsyth is distinctive for its small size, the growing diversity of faculty and students, the high quality of its teachers and facilities, a caring and nurturing environment, and the strength of its curriculum. The school’s goal for each student is always the same: to provide significant experiences that will begin a lifelong process of discovery leading to a richly rewarding and happy life. Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the development of all its members. In a challenging and engaging academic environment, the school is committed to providing the instruction, experiences, and support necessary to develop fully the intellectual, creative, social, and physical potential of each student. Forsyth Country Day School believes strongly in its motto of Pride, Freedom, and Responsibility, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and its impact on enhancing personal freedom. Our goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion, and community service.
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Official information of Forsyth Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
A Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $26,460
# of Students: 800
Teacher:Student: 1:14
International Student: 13%
AP Courses: 23
Endowment: $13,500/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1245/1600
#110

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Stanford University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 2
#10 Duke University 6
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 2
#13 Vanderbilt University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#22 Emory University 3
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 2
#25 University of Southern California 2
#25 University of Virginia 3
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17
#29 Wake Forest University 20
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 2
#36 University of Rochester 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 4
#41 Boston University 4
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#49 University of Georgia 4
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Spelman College 2
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 University of Washington 2
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 7
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 9
#63 Agnes Scott College 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#70 Wofford College 6
#72 American University 2
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 North Carolina State University 12
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 6
LAC #15 Grinnell College 2
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#77 Clemson University 3
#89 Elon University 7
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 5
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 2
Auburn University 1
#97 University of South Florida 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 2
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 3
#120 Roanoke College 1
#121 University of Vermont 3
#127 University of Oklahoma 2
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#176 University of Arkansas 1
#182 Ohio University 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 8
#219 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 6
#219 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 3
LAC #45 Furman University 8
#234 East Carolina University 6
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
#263 Western Carolina University 1
#285 Winston-Salem State University 1
Appalachian State University 23
Belmont Abbey College 2
Berklee College of Music 1
Brevard College 20
Brigham Young University-Idaho 1
Butler University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Cape Fear Community College 2
College of Charleston 3
Converse College 1
Emerson College 1
Ferrum College 1
Gardner-Webb University 1
Greensboro College 1
Guilford College 2
High Point University 18
johnson & wales university 1
Lees-McRae College 1
Lenoir-Rhyne University 2
Marist College 1
North Carolina Wesleyan College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Pratt Institute 1
Rollins College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 2
southern virginia university 1
Surry Community College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2
University of Lynchburg 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 2
University of Toronto 1
Westminster College-Salt Lake City-UT 1
William Peace University 1
Winthrop University 2
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AP Courses

(Total 23)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Computer Science A
Physics 1
Physics 2
Computer Science Principles
European History
Environmental Science
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 9)
Music
Singing
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Photography
Pottery
Architecture
Design
Music
Singing
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Photography
Pottery
Architecture
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 40)
Computer Science Club
Cultural Diversity Club
Current Event Club
DJ Club
Ending Hunger Together
Engineering Club
FCDS Book Club
Film Club
Fishing Club
Forsyth Feminist Society
Computer Science Club
Cultural Diversity Club
Current Event Club
DJ Club
Ending Hunger Together
Engineering Club
FCDS Book Club
Film Club
Fishing Club
Forsyth Feminist Society
Forsyth Debate club
Fury Flyer
Fury Writers' Roundtable
General Art Club
Girls' Service Club
Glee Club
International Culture Club
Investment Club
Kids Matter
Life Sciences Club
Mock Trial
NAL
New Life
Project Pearl
Recycling Club
Ronald McDonald Club
Social Issues Awareness
Spirit Club
Squash Club
YAG
You Can Change the World
Young Americans for Freedom
Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank
Ronald McDonald House
American Red Cross Blood Drive
SCAN
Campus Clean Up Day
Box City
Turkey Craft Kits
Book Buddies
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1970
Campus Size: 85 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 19)
Recommended
Boarding
Christ School United States Flag
4.7 (21 reviews)
Recommended
B+ 4.8 (9 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Forsyth Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about Forsyth Country Day School.
Forsyth Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, US. It was founded 1970 , and currently has about 800 students, 12.60% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.fcds.org/page#.
02.
Does Forsyth Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Forsyth Country Day School is offering 23 AP courses.

In recent years, 57 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Forsyth Country Day School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Forsyth Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.3% go to top 25, and about 1.97% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Forsyth Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Forsyth Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Forsyth Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Forsyth Country Day School in 2024 is $26,460, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@fcds.org .
06.
Where is Forsyth Country Day School located?
Forsyth Country Day School is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Charlotte, which is about 65 miles away from school. Most families can choose Charlotte Douglas International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Forsyth Country Day School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Forsyth Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 235 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Forsyth Country Day School has been favorited by 83 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Forsyth Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Forsyth Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Forsyth Country Day School’s official site: https://www.fcds.org/page# or call them at 336-945-3151.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Forsyth Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Calvary Baptist Day School, Salem Academy and Westchester Country Day School.

The closest major city is Charlotte. You can find out more schools near Charlotte here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Forsyth Country Day School?
The overall rating for Forsyth Country Day School is A-.

The section ratings of Forsyth Country Day School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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