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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,305 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 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
4,305 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
976 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
22%
36%
# White Students
2,958 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
69%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
328
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
326
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
288
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,727 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,128
$14,328
Spending / Student
$13,727
$13,453
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T.g. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Persons High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Ga Highway 83 N
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,305 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #24 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
69% of Monroe County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,727 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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