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5 schools in Monroe County

Georgia · 4,703 students · 1 city

Within Monroe County, 5 public K-12 schools serve about 4,703 students, an average of 941 per campus.

7-year change in Monroe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,703
+640 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 69%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
23%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Mary Persons High SchoolForsythHigh09-121,323
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens CampusForsythMiddle06-081,062
T.G. Scott Elementary SchoolForsythElementaryPK-05835
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary SchoolForsythElementaryPK-05753
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary SchoolForsythElementaryPK-05730

About Monroe County

Across 5 schools, Monroe County serves about 4,703 students in Georgia. By footprint it is a small district.

On the school-mix side, Monroe County is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Monroe County runs about 941 students per campus, 26% higher than the state mean of roughly 748.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,703 students, increased 16% from the 4,063 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Monroe County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Monroe County run?
Monroe County has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,703 students in Georgia.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Monroe County?
Mary Persons High School is the largest public school in Monroe County by enrollment, with approximately 1,323 students.
What grade levels does Monroe County serve?
Monroe County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.