Summary:
Forsyth, Georgia is home to one middle school, Monroe County Middle School - Banks Stephens Campus, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 1,062 students within the Monroe County school district.
This school is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages across every tested subject. In Algebra I, the school’s proficiency rate of 82.1% is a remarkable 34 points above the state average, while 8th-grade science (57.8%) and social studies (66.1%) also show double-digit advantages over state norms. Even in 6th and 8th grade math, the school leads the state by roughly 13 to 16 points. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the 84th to 87th percentile statewide. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3% is well below the state average of 17.7%, and with nearly half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, this level of achievement is especially notable. Per-student spending sits at $11,224 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
Year-over-year results show a mixed picture. While 6th-grade math improved by 7 points and 7th-grade math rose slightly, 8th-grade math, science, and social studies all declined by 7 to 9 points. Despite these dips, the school remains far above state proficiency levels in every subject. One interesting detail is that the school’s Algebra I score (82.1%) is much higher than the district’s (56.5%), likely reflecting that advanced 8th graders take this course, while the district figure includes a broader population. Overall, this school delivers strong, stable academic results with efficient resource use, making it a solid choice for families in the Forsyth area. Note that English Language Arts (ELA) scores for the current year have not yet been released and will be available in December; the absence of this data should not be interpreted as a decline in performance.
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