Total enrollment
4,824
+761 (+19%) vs SY 2017-18
Monroe County
Georgia · Public K-12
Monroe County operates 6 public K-12 schools across Georgia, with a combined student body of roughly 4,824 and a county population near 29,664. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Monroe County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 69%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
24%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
4,824
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,183
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.9%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
2,318 students
Middle
1
1,062 students
High
1
1,323 students
Combined / other
1
121 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe County Public Schools
4,703 students · 2 districts in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | Forsyth | High | 09-12 | 1,323 | · |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Forsyth | Middle | 06-08 | 1,062 | · |
| T.G. Scott Elementary School | Forsyth | Elementary | PK-05 | 835 | · |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Forsyth | Elementary | PK-05 | 753 | · |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | Forsyth | Elementary | PK-05 | 730 | · |
| Department of Corrections | Forsyth | Combined | PK-12 | 121 | · |
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
Across the small Georgia county of Monroe County of about 29,664 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 4,824 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $83,183, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 33% noticeably above the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Monroe County covers 3 elementary schools (2,318 students), 1 middle school (1,062), 1 high school (1,323), and 1 combined or other schools.
Monroe County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,703 students across Monroe County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Monroe County has climbed 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,063 students to 4,824. Monroe County now counts 6 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monroe County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data