For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,538 students in Jonesboro, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Jonesboro, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elite Scholars Academy School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jonesboro, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,488 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mundy's Mill High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9652 Fayetteville Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 817-3000
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 817-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mount Zion High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Gr: 6-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jonesboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clayton County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Clayton County Open Campuscareer Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jonesboro, GA include Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jonesboro?
6 public high schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jonesboro include: Mount Zion High School vs. Jonesboro High School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts vs. Elite Scholars Academy School, Jonesboro High School vs. Mount Zion High School
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