Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,785
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#36
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,785 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,785
$380 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Monroe County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Monroe County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Monroe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#36
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Monroe County
Elementary to high school visible
4,511 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Department of Corrections
High school only in this slice
84 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Monroe County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Monroe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monroe County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Monroe County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
High-Capacity Schooling in Monroe
Monroe County hosts six public schools, including three elementary, one middle, and two high schools. These facilities support a robust student population of 4,595 students. The county is primarily served by one large district, with a secondary specialized district for state services.
The Monroe County School District
The Monroe County School District is the dominant provider, educating 4,511 students across five major campuses. While there are no charter schools, the county does include a small specialized district under the Department of Corrections serving 84 students. For most families, the traditional county system provides the comprehensive path for education.
Large Schools in Rural and Town Settings
With four rural schools and two in town settings, the county offers a mix of environments. Monroe County schools are relatively large, averaging 766 students per campus. Mary Persons High School is the largest with 1,287 students, while even the smallest primary school, Katherine B. Sutton, serves nearly 700 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
4,595
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Monroe County
Monroe County
GuideDepartment of Corrections
6 Public Schools in Monroe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | Profile | Monroe County | Forsyth, 31029Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,287 |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Profile | Monroe County | Forsyth, 31029Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 994 |
| T.G. Scott Elementary School | Record | Monroe County | Forsyth, 31029Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 799 |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Record | Monroe County | Forsyth, 31029Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 732 |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | Record | Monroe County | Forsyth, 31029Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| Department of Corrections | Record | Department of Corrections | Forsyth, 31029Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 84 |
Mary Persons High School
Monroe County
Forsyth, 31029 / Rural: Fringe
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
Monroe County
Forsyth, 31029 / Rural: Fringe
T.G. Scott Elementary School
Monroe County
Forsyth, 31029 / Rural: Fringe
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
Monroe County
Forsyth, 31029 / Town: Distant
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Monroe County
Forsyth, 31029 / Rural: Fringe
Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections
Forsyth, 31029 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,785
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Monroe County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Georgia?
Monroe County hosts six public schools, including three elementary, one middle, and two high schools. These facilities support a robust student population of 4,595 students. The county is primarily served by one large district, with a secondary specialized district for state services.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Georgia?
The Monroe County School District is the dominant provider, educating 4,511 students across five major campuses. While there are no charter schools, the county does include a small specialized district under the Department of Corrections serving 84 students. For most families, the traditional county system provides the comprehensive path for education.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
With four rural schools and two in town settings, the county offers a mix of environments. Monroe County schools are relatively large, averaging 766 students per campus. Mary Persons High School is the largest with 1,287 students, while even the smallest primary school, Katherine B. Sutton, serves nearly 700 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.