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Mary Persons High School

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Mary Persons High School ranks 86 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 81% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Mary Persons High School is a public high school in Forsyth, Georgia, serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 29th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mary Persons High School has consistently ranked among the top 100 high schools in Georgia, with a current ranking of 86 out of 452 schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is generally higher than the state average across various subjects, and it outperforms nearby schools like Westside High School and Lamar County High School on most assessments, while performing similarly to Jackson High School. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 94.4% over the past few years, which is on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mary Persons High School has increased from 41.26% in 2022-2023 to 52.41% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the nearby schools. This suggests a growing population of students from lower-income households, which may present both challenges and opportunities for the school. Additionally, Mary Persons High School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,218 in 2016-2017 to $10,482 in 2018-2019, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than Howard High School. Overall, Mary Persons High School appears to be a strong-performing high school within the Monroe County School District.

1,323

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,641

Per pupil spending ?

43.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029

(478) 994-2812

District: Monroe County

Feeder schools for Mary Persons High School:

Elementary:	Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
	Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
	T.G. Scott Elementary School
Middle:	Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

African American:

23.7%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Georgia high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg56%

Georgia avg42%

86^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 206Monroe County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	86 of 452	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	64 of 458	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	87 of 442	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.6	81 of 429	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.9	54 of 410	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	53 of 438	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	70 of 428	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	52.6	129 of 420	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.9	119 of 426	72.1%	★★★★☆
2015	47.7	163 of 435	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.3	111 of 425	73.9%	★★★★☆
2013	66.3	101 of 425	76.2%	★★★★☆
2012	68.7	94 of 396	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	62.7	134 of 402	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.7	127 of 384	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.0	170 of 372	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.7	188 of 370	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.3	167 of 358	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.0	127 of 335	62.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology60%+16 vs state

Algebra I53%+8 vs state

United States History52%+13 vs state

American Literature and Composition50%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

This is a wonderful school to go to or put your child in. I am a current student and I love it. It is a fantastic school that teaches you more than you need but it pays off in the long run. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 10, 2012

Monroe County school system as a whole is excellent! We have one child that has been in the system since 2004 and is graduating this year at MPHS. Every teacher and staff member is involved with the children and the school goes out of their way to make every child important... even the most stubborn. The city of Forsyth is still old fashion in their development, but maybe they realized one day we would be in a money crunch, and we really are in good shape unlike the rest of America. If you want your child to have opportunities to learn, grow vegetables, rebuild engines, wood building, and not worry about social issues, move to Monroe County. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2011

We moved from Bibb County to Monroe County because of Mary Persons. Our daughter is a senior and loves the school, I just wish we would have had four years there! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

We moved from Gwinnett County to Monroe County 4 years ago due to the overcrowding and the decline in teacher/student time . Since being in Monroe County schools my son has had many more opportunities in regards to classes as well as one on one time provided by the teachers. The teachers here care about the students and want to ensure that they succeed. My son is in the top 10 in his class but he still appreciates what the teachers give him here that he was not receiving while in a different school system. Close Quote

Schools Near Mary Persons High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary Persons High School	Public	9-12	310 Montpelier Ave	Forsyth	31029	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	No	(478) 994-2812	1,323	84	15.7	43.7%	892 (67.4%)	313 (23.7%)	55 (4.2%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.6%)	69.8	86^th of 452 public high schools	81.0%		75.8	64^th of 458 public high schools	86.0%	22	50.4	53.3	59.9	52.0	$12,641	$267	$12,374
Howard High School	Public	9-12	6400 Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-7852	1,145	73	15.6	48.8%	132 (11.5%)	815 (71.2%)	87 (7.6%)	35 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (6.3%)	24.6	333^rd of 452 public high schools	26.3%		23.6	333^rd of 458 public high schools	27.3%		26.8	25.0	28.7	20.9	$13,469	$1,420	$12,049
Lamar County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Barnesville	30204	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 358-8641	831	52	15.9	91.1%	465 (56.0%)	285 (34.3%)	37 (4.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.9%)	38.7	239^th of 452 public high schools	47.1%		25	327^th of 458 public high schools	28.6%	88	28.1	36.2	38.9	36.8	$12,011	$992	$11,020
Westside High School	Public	9-12	2851 Heath Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3800	1,013	58	17.3	61.6%	31 (3.1%)	837 (82.6%)	97 (9.6%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.5%)	7.7	425^th of 452 public high schools	6.0%		8.7	426^th of 458 public high schools	7.0%	1	11.4	10.1	8.7	6.5	$13,314	$1,715	$11,599
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	717 S Harkness St	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 504-2340	1,060	67	15.9	85.6%	562 (53.0%)	373 (35.2%)	68 (6.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.8%)	34.2	276^th of 452 public high schools	38.9%		42	230^th of 458 public high schools	49.8%	46	24.7	31.2	38.9	33.5	$14,029	$1,105	$12,924

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Persons High School

Is Mary Persons High School a good school?

Mary Persons High School ranks 86^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mary Persons High School?

Mary Persons High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Elementary : Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
Elementary : T.G. Scott Elementary School
Middle : Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus

How many students attend Mary Persons High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,323 students attended Mary Persons High School.

What district is Mary Persons High School in?

Monroe County

What is the racial makeup of Mary Persons High School?

Students at Mary Persons High School are 67% White, 24% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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