Mary Persons High School vs Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Persons High School
Forsyth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
Forsyth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,062 students
| Measure | Mary Persons High School Forsyth, Georgia | Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus Forsyth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 431 | #106 of 482 |
| National rank | #6180 of 16,910 | #5686 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,323 | 1,062 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 1,062 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| city | Forsyth | Forsyth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.5 vs 59.1).
- •Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Mary Persons High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Mary Persons High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,062.
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 Mary Persons High School better than Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mary Persons High School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Forsyth and Forsyth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Persons High School: 1,323. Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus: 1,062. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Persons High School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus rank in Georgia?
Mary Persons High School is 74th of 431 and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is 106th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).