Johnson High School vs Mary Persons High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
Mary Persons High School
Forsyth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Johnson High School Gainesville, Georgia | Mary Persons High School Forsyth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 431 | #74 of 431 |
| National rank | #12864 of 16,910 | #6180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49% |
| city | Gainesville | Forsyth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Persons High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 32.1).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Johnson High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Mary Persons High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,318.
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 Johnson High School better than Mary Persons High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Persons High School ranks higher (58.5 vs 32.1 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 Johnson High School and Mary Persons High School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Forsyth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson High School: 1,318. Mary Persons High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson High School and Mary Persons High School rank in Georgia?
Johnson High School is 236th of 431 and Mary Persons High School is 74th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).