Cairo High School vs Mary Persons High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 241 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cairo High School
Cairo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,317 students
Mary Persons High School
Forsyth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Cairo High School Cairo, Georgia | Mary Persons High School Forsyth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 431 | #74 of 431 |
| National rank | #15602 of 16,910 | #6180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,317 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 1,317 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| city | Cairo | Forsyth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Persons High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 18.0).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 89.6%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Mary Persons High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo High School better than Mary Persons High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Persons High School ranks higher (58.5 vs 18.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cairo High School and Mary Persons High School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Cairo and Forsyth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cairo High School: 1,317. Mary Persons High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cairo High School and Mary Persons High School rank in Georgia?
Cairo High School is 353rd of 431 and Mary Persons High School is 74th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).