Summary:
Zip code 31029 in Forsyth, Georgia, is served by three elementary schools—T.G. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School, and Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School—all part of the highly rated Monroe County district, which ranks in the 88th percentile statewide and holds a 4-star rating.
There is a clear performance hierarchy among these schools. T.G. Scott is the standout, ranking 181st in Georgia (85th percentile) with a 4-star rating. It leads in nearly every subject, including 3rd grade math (70.9% proficiency) and 5th grade science (66.7%), both far exceeding district and state averages. T.G. Scott also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.8%) and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (47.3%). Hubbard sits in the middle, ranking 419th (66th percentile) with a 3-star rating, but its performance has slipped notably—especially in 5th grade math, which dropped from 60.2% to 35.6% in one year. Sutton ranks lowest at 483rd (60th percentile) with a 3-star rating, serving the highest share of economically disadvantaged students (70.4%), yet it has shown gradual improvement over three years and benefits from the smallest class sizes (13.3:1 student-teacher ratio).
For parents, the key takeaway is that school choice matters even within this single district. T.G. Scott delivers consistently strong results across all grades and subjects, while Hubbard and Sutton offer more mixed outcomes. Notably, per-student spending does not predict success—Hubbard spends the most ($15,464 per student) yet trails T.G. Scott, which spends the least ($13,319). Chronic absenteeism appears to be a strong indicator of performance, with T.G. Scott's rate far below the state average. While Sutton faces greater economic challenges, its upward ranking trend and lower student-teacher ratio suggest potential for continued growth. Parents should weigh these differences carefully when considering enrollment options in this area.
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