For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,653 students in Monroe County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, GA are T.g. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T.g. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
558 Ga Highway 83 S
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7066
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7066
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mary Persons High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1315 Ga Highway 83 N
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Monroe County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, GA include T.g. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus vs. Mary Persons High School, Mary Persons High School vs. Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School vs. T.g. Scott Elementary School
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