Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Mary Persons High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Mary Persons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Mary Persons High School's student population of 1,287 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Mary Persons High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Persons High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
24%
36%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Mary Persons High School is ranked #567 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mary Persons High School often compared to?
Mary Persons High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary Persons High School?
The graduation rate of Mary Persons High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mary Persons High School?
1,287 students attend Mary Persons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mary Persons High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Persons High School?
Mary Persons High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Persons High School offer ?
Mary Persons High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mary Persons High School part of?
Mary Persons High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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