Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Summary:

Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is a public high school in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a strong focus on the performing arts. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years and boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate.

The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the Clayton County district and the state of Georgia on the Milestones Assessments, with 69.7% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 24.2% in the district and 42% statewide. Despite the high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, the school maintains a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 13.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to other high schools in the Clayton County district, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts stands out as a top-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and United States History than the district and state averages. The school's close proximity to Elite Scholars Academy School, another high-performing institution, suggests that the Jonesboro area may have a concentration of families and communities that value and support high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236

(770) 473-2785

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,570

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.8%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Asian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

See top rated Georgia high schools

Compare Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts ranks better than 93.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked high schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has the smallest high school student body size in the Clayton County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (74.8%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is 13.3, which is the lowest among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District! (See more...)

Compare Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is $8,570, which is the highest among 12 high schools in the Clayton County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 30^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	81.91	32^nd	420	92.4%
2018	81.31	37^th	428	91.4%
2019	85.00	29^th	438	93.4%
2021	69.69	60^th	410	85.4%
2022	75.82	60^th	429	86.0%
2023	82.83	36^th	442	91.9%
2024	87.40	30^th	458	93.4%

See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	7	314	26	32	0	17	396
2016	8	437	31	46	0	20	542
2017	14	479	34	55	0	23	605
2018	17	488	37	64	0	20	626
2019	20	462	41	61	1	12	597
2020	16	446	34	68	1	11	576
2021	14	456	30	76	1	14	591
2022	11	417	25	68	2	11	534
2023	8	382	16	71	1	10	488
2024	8	350	18	75	1	16	468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	396	28.0	14.1	95.5
2016	542	28.0	19.3	99.4
2017	605	37.0	16.3	99.5
2018	626	38.0	16.4	99.5
2019	597	34.0	17.5	93
2020	576	35.0	16.4	93.1
2021	591	35.0	16.8	93.1
2022	534	34.0	15.7	n/a
2023	488	35.0	13.9	90.4
2024	468	35.0	13.3	45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	396	28.0	14.1	95.5
2016	542	28.0	19.3	99.4
2017	605	37.0	16.3	99.5
2018	626	38.0	16.4	99.5
2019	597	34.0	17.5	93
2020	576	35.0	16.4	93.1
2021	591	35.0	16.8	93.1
2022	534	34.0	15.7	n/a
2023	488	35.0	13.9	90.4
2024	468	35.0	13.3	45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$382 (4.2%)	$8,685 (95.8%)	$9,068
2018	$337 (3.8%)	$8,641 (96.2%)	$8,978
2019	$327 (3.8%)	$8,243 (96.2%)	$8,570

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 442 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts)	73	64.5	8.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clayton County)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts)	43.5	61.9	18.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)	18.3	15.1	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts)	69.7	59.8	9.9%
End of Course Biology (Clayton County)	28.6	23.3	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts)	61.4	50.7	10.7%
End of Course United States History (Clayton County)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	597	488	18.3%
African American	462	382	17.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	41	16	61%
Hispanic	61	71	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	8	60%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	90.4%	2.6%

Schools Near Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	Public	9-12	2580 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	468	35	13.3	45.3%	8 (1.7%)	350 (74.8%)	75 (16.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	87.4	30^th of 458 public high schools	93.4%		82.8	36^th of 442 public high schools	91.9%	6	69.7	88.5	60.6	69.2								$8,570	$327	$8,243
Mount Zion High School	Public	9-12	2535 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2940	1,174	69	17.0	71.3%	16 (1.4%)	779 (66.4%)	319 (27.2%)	28 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.6%)	19.4	367^th of 458 public high schools	19.9%		16.2	369^th of 442 public high schools	16.5%	2	20.6	18.1	21.8	23.3								$8,082	$675	$7,407
Elite Scholars Academy School	Public	6-12	7923 Fielder Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2823	726	39	18.6	36.9%	8 (1.1%)	472 (65.0%)	115 (15.8%)	100 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	95.9	5^th of 458 public high schools	98.9%		95.6	4^th of 442 public high schools	99.1%	1	89.1	93.8	92.1		96.5	95.8	98.2	93.9	88.1	96.5	94.7	$8,032	$321	$7,711
Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	7728 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2855	1,488	84	17.6	73.4%	47 (3.2%)	1,031 (69.3%)	325 (21.8%)	37 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.9%)	25.8	323^rd of 458 public high schools	29.5%		19.8	348^th of 442 public high schools	21.3%	25	19.9	19.7	36.7	17.9								$7,633	$488	$7,145
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2299 Old Rex Marrow Road	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 446-1070	258	13	19.8	43.8%	2 (0.8%)	235 (91.1%)	15 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	22.9	340^th of 458 public high schools	25.8%					(n/a)	30.2	5.9	34.0	14.0
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	1,064	61	17.4	86.7%	17 (1.6%)	677 (63.6%)	327 (30.7%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%		6.2	431^st of 442 public high schools	2.5%	14	6.9	3.0	3.8	1.3								$5,897	$339	$5,558
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,684	96	17.5	76.2%	41 (2.4%)	636 (37.8%)	879 (52.2%)	85 (5.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.2%)	24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%		22.1	329^th of 442 public high schools	25.6%	1	27.7	22.9	25.5	20.2								$7,557	$570	$6,987
Morrow High School	Public	9-12	4930 Steele Road	Ellenwood	30294	DeKalb County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-3241	1,984	99	20.0	66.9%	28 (1.4%)	1,310 (66.0%)	442 (22.3%)	153 (7.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.4%)	22.2	342^nd of 458 public high schools	25.3%		26.7	307^th of 442 public high schools	30.5%	35	25.6	13.7	22.6	24.9								$7,278	$436	$6,842
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,299	73	17.7	83.4%	14 (1.1%)	948 (73.0%)	279 (21.5%)	25 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.2%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8								$8,009	$527	$7,482
Charles R. Drew High School	Public	9-12	6237 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	1,665	96	17.3	90.7%	18 (1.1%)	972 (58.4%)	591 (35.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.5%)	21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%		19.4	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	2	20.8	17.9	22.7	29.1								$7,558	$621	$6,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts

Is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts a good school?

Yes. Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts ranks in the top 6.6% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts in?

Clayton County

How many students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?

Students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts are 75% African American, 16% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Rate Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

GAGeorgia High School Rankings

GAGeorgia District Rankings

Schools in Jonesboro, GA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.