Case Study: Forsyth County Schools achieves reliable, scalable Wi‑Fi and simplified network management with Extreme Networks

Technology Forward School District Deploys Network Built for Growth and Innovation

Forsyth County Schools, a rapidly growing K–12 district serving 50,000 students across 38 schools (42 buildings) and more than 100,000 devices, needed high‑speed, reliable Wi‑Fi, easier centralized management, and a scalable infrastructure to support BYOD, classroom access points, and expanding tech programs. After evaluating multiple vendors, Forsyth selected Extreme Networks and its portfolio (ExtremeMobility, ExtremeSwitching, Extreme Management Center, ExtremeAnalytics, ExtremeControl) to future‑proof the district network.

Extreme Networks deployed its wireless and switching solutions together with Extreme Management Center, ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeControl to centralize management, automate role‑based device provisioning, and resolve systemic operations issues. The district reported dramatic improvements in Wi‑Fi reliability, a threefold increase in bandwidth, reduced management time for a small IT team, and scalable capacity to support continued growth and 100,000+ connected devices.

Forsyth County Schools

Curt Godwin

Network Operations Coordinator