For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,364 students in Monroe County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Monroe County, GA is Mary Persons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Monroe County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mary Persons High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Monroe County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, GA include Mary Persons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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