South Forsyth Middle School was recently honored as the county’s 14th Georgia School of Excellence.Only 22 schools statewide received the honor this year, 11 of which made the greatest gains over three years and the other 11, including South, ranking in the top 10 percent of the state.“This is the first time [the school] has received this recognition and I think parents are going to be thrilled,” said Principal Sandy Tinsley. “They know we have good things going on in the building, but this just affirms what they already feel — that we have strong teachers, that we have great students and great parental support.“It’s a combination of all of us working together that allows our students to do so well.”Beyond a top 10 ranking, a school of excellence must also meet adequate yearly progress for three consecutive years and meet or exceed state mean scores in science and social studies, among other requirements. “[It’s] by far one of the greatest accomplishments a school in Georgia can attain,” said Forsyth Schools Superintendent Buster Evans.