Monroe Area High School

300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Monroe Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monroe Area High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,097 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Area High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#986 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
36%
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34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
37%
36%
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White
48%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Area High School's ranking?
Monroe Area High School is ranked #986 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Monroe Area High School often compared to?
Monroe Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loganville High School, Walnut Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe Area High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monroe Area High School?
1,097 students attend Monroe Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Monroe Area High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Area High School?
Monroe Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe Area High School offer ?
Monroe Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monroe Area High School part of?
Monroe Area High School is part of Walton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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