Top Rankings
Monroe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,703 students in Monroe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Monroe County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
4,703 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.1%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
22%
36%
% White
68%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,852 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$29,690 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$28,127 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,478
$17,023
Spending / Student
$13,852
$16,127
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,703 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #30 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
68% of Monroe County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,852 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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