Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School vs Mary Persons High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Forsyth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Mary Persons High School
Forsyth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School Forsyth, Georgia | Mary Persons High School Forsyth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 1,308 | #74 of 431 |
| National rank | #21386 of 50,301 | #6180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 730 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | Forsyth | Forsyth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Persons High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 55.4).
- •Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.4%).
- •Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Mary Persons High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 730.
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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School better than Mary Persons High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Persons High School ranks higher (58.5 vs 55.4 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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School and Mary Persons High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Forsyth and Forsyth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School: 730. Mary Persons High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School and Mary Persons High School rank in Georgia?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is 397th of 1,308 and Mary Persons High School is 74th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).