Is Mary Persons High School a good school?

Mary Persons High School ranks 64 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mary Persons High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,286 students attended Mary Persons High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mary Persons High School?

Students at Mary Persons High School are 67% White, 24% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Mary Persons High School in Forsyth GA

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Mary Persons High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Persons High School 64^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Mary Persons High School in the ranking list.)

Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 24^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	57.98	127^th	335	62.1%
2007	53.28	167^th	358	53.4%
2008	52.71	188^th	370	49.2%
2009	56.00	170^th	372	54.3%
2010	62.71	127^th	384	66.9%
2011	62.68	134^th	402	66.7%
2012	68.71	94^th	396	76.3%
2013	66.34	101^st	425	76.2%
2014	63.31	111^th	425	73.9%
2015	47.65	163^rd	435	62.5%
2016	56.91	119^th	426	72.1%
2017	52.60	129^th	420	69.3%
2018	70.42	70^th	428	83.6%
2019	76.15	53^rd	438	87.9%
2021	70.92	54^th	410	86.8%
2022	68.59	81^st	429	81.1%
2023	67.60	87^th	442	80.3%
2024	75.83	64^th	458	86.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for Mary Persons High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	859	859
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	861	861
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	829	829
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	896	896
1994	584	374	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	963
1995	643	421	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1067
1996	643	421	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1067
1997	629	396	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
1998	618	395	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1017
1999	643	369	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2000	652	355	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2001	702	356	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2002	701	390	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
2003	701	390	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
2004	666	382	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1062
2005	698	396	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	1118
2006	724	418	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	11	1172
2007	721	427	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	9	1179
2008	729	403	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	11	1170
2009	731	397	10	17	0	n/a	n/a	13	1168
2010	735	415	8	16	2	0	13	0	1189
2011	733	375	4	26	2	0	14	0	1154
2012	772	357	4	29	2	0	17	0	1181
2013	779	355	5	26	2	0	18	0	1185
2014	819	323	7	20	5	0	16	0	1190
2015	846	335	6	20	3	0	23	0	1233
2016	822	337	8	22	1	0	24	0	1214
2017	827	324	7	25	1	0	34	0	1218
2018	842	307	8	28	2	1	27	0	1215
2019	810	274	10	27	3	1	28	0	1153
2020	833	281	9	29	4	1	23	0	1180
2021	858	279	11	38	2	0	24	0	1212
2022	814	284	14	43	2	0	33	0	1190
2023	877	306	15	52	1	0	36	0	1287
2024	864	309	13	55	1	0	44	0	1286

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

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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 Mary Persons High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	859	48.0	17.8	20
1991	861	48.0	17.9	17.2
1992	829	48.0	17.2	19.8
1993	896	43.0	20.8	22.1
1994	963	51.0	18.9	23.5
1995	1067	55.0	19.4	32.4
1996	1067	55.0	19.4	32.4
1997	1031	49.2	21.0	30.7
1998	1017	59.0	17.2	29.7
1999	1018	58.0	17.6	38.7
2000	1014	57.7	17.6	38
2001	1070	60.3	17.7	36.6
2002	1103	57.5	19.2	32
2003	1103	57.5	19.2	32
2004	1062	58.7	18.1	39.7
2005	1118	63.1	17.7	37.9
2006	1172	63.4	18.5	45.8
2007	1179	66.3	17.8	46
2008	1170	65.3	17.9	44.9
2009	1168	68.0	17.2	48.2
2010	1189	65.5	18.1	50.7
2011	1154	67.4	17.1	52.3
2012	1181	69.2	17.0	54.3
2013	1185	72.2	16.4	48.9
2014	1190	73.6	16.1	54.2
2015	1233	72.0	17.1	52.2
2016	1214	71.0	17.0	44.3
2017	1218	74.0	16.4	50.1
2018	1215	75.0	16.2	46.8
2019	1153	76.0	15.1	46
2020	1180	73.4	16.0	49.5
2021	1212	78.8	15.3	34.7
2022	1190	83.7	14.2	n/a
2023	1287	76.1	16.9	41.3
2024	1286	80.3	16.0	52.4

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 Mary Persons High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	859	48.0	17.8	20
1991	861	48.0	17.9	17.2
1992	829	48.0	17.2	19.8
1993	896	43.0	20.8	22.1
1994	963	51.0	18.9	23.5
1995	1067	55.0	19.4	32.4
1996	1067	55.0	19.4	32.4
1997	1031	49.2	21.0	30.7
1998	1017	59.0	17.2	29.7
1999	1018	58.0	17.6	38.7
2000	1014	57.7	17.6	38
2001	1070	60.3	17.7	36.6
2002	1103	57.5	19.2	32
2003	1103	57.5	19.2	32
2004	1062	58.7	18.1	39.7
2005	1118	63.1	17.7	37.9
2006	1172	63.4	18.5	45.8
2007	1179	66.3	17.8	46
2008	1170	65.3	17.9	44.9
2009	1168	68.0	17.2	48.2
2010	1189	65.5	18.1	50.7
2011	1154	67.4	17.1	52.3
2012	1181	69.2	17.0	54.3
2013	1185	72.2	16.4	48.9
2014	1190	73.6	16.1	54.2
2015	1233	72.0	17.1	52.2
2016	1214	71.0	17.0	44.3
2017	1218	74.0	16.4	50.1
2018	1215	75.0	16.2	46.8
2019	1153	76.0	15.1	46
2020	1180	73.4	16.0	49.5
2021	1212	78.8	15.3	34.7
2022	1190	83.7	14.2	n/a
2023	1287	76.1	16.9	41.3
2024	1286	80.3	16.0	52.4

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 Mary Persons High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$199 (2.2%)	$9,019 (97.8%)	$9,218
2018	$206 (2.2%)	$9,313 (97.8%)	$9,519
2019	$218 (2.1%)	$10,263 (97.9%)	$10,482

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Persons High School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 87^th of 442 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Mary Persons High School)	66.8	41	25.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Monroe County)	66.8	41	25.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mary Persons High School)	45.5	37.7	7.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Monroe County)	59.2	50.3	8.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Mary Persons High School)	67.5	69.8	2.3%
End of Course Biology (Monroe County)	67.5	69.8	2.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Mary Persons High School)	55.8	46.2	9.6%
End of Course United States History (Monroe County)	55.8	46.2	9.6%
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	1153	1287	11.6%
African American	274	306	11.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	10	15	50%
Hispanic	27	52	92.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	810	877	8.3%
Two or More Races	28	36	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	41.3%	4.7%

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)	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	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	1,286	80	16.0	52.4%	864 (67.2%)	309 (24.0%)	55 (4.3%)	13 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.4%)	75.8	64^th of 458 public high schools	86.0%		67.6	87^th of 442 public high schools	80.3%	23	52.7	58.2	62.7	56.2	$10,482	$218	$10,263
Howard High School	Public	9-12	6400 Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-7852	1,133	69	16.3	38.8%	150 (13.2%)	796 (70.3%)	80 (7.1%)	42 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (5.5%)	23.6	333^rd of 458 public high schools	27.3%		21.5	336^th of 442 public high schools	24.0%	3	32.2	28.4	20.3	15.4	$10,167	$1,028	$9,139
Lamar County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Barnesville	30204	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 358-8641	826	51	16.1	68.4%	472 (57.1%)	263 (31.8%)	38 (4.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	25	327^th of 458 public high schools	28.6%		38.9	238^th of 442 public high schools	46.2%	89	18.2	22.6	29.6	31.3	$9,089	$643	$8,446
Westside High School	Public	9-12	2851 Heath Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3800	1,010	60	16.9	58.1%	35 (3.5%)	844 (83.6%)	94 (9.3%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	8.7	426^th of 458 public high schools	7.0%		8.3	420^th of 442 public high schools	5.0%	6	16.3	6.0	6.9	9.1	$6,296	$932	$5,364
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	717 S Harkness St	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 504-2340	1,071	63	16.9	64.8%	591 (55.2%)	361 (33.7%)	56 (5.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.2%)	42	230^th of 458 public high schools	49.8%		39.1	236^th of 442 public high schools	46.6%	6	27.5	36.8	44.8	33.2	$9,316	$404	$8,913

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