- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forsyth, GA
Mary Persons High School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Persons High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130372001373
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Persons High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Persons High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Persons High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Forsyth, GA.
School address
District: Monroe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130372001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mary Persons High School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130372001373 · Forsyth, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,323 enr · 17.4:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students)
Mary Persons High School held near 1,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.1 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mary Persons High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary Persons High School
1,323 students
- Monroe County
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
1,062 students
- T.G. Scott Ele
T.G. Scott Elementary School
835 students
- Samuel E. Hubb
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
753 students
- Katherine B. S
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
730 students
What this shows Mary Persons High School reports 1,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Persons High School compares
Mary Persons High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,323
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Mary Persons High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Persons High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T.G. Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Persons High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Forsyth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Persons High School
How many students attend Mary Persons High School?
Mary Persons High School has 1,323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forsyth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,287 (2022-23) → 1,286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Persons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Persons High School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Persons High School?
35.4% of students at Mary Persons High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Persons High School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Persons High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Forsyth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Persons High School?
Mary Persons High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Persons High School rank among public schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Persons High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Forsyth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forsyth on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Mary Persons High School, Monroe County also operates Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students), T.G. Scott Elementary School (835 students), and Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School (753 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.