For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,364 students in Forsyth, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Forsyth, GA is Mary Persons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Forsyth, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mary Persons High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forsyth, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Persons High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Montpelier Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-2812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Forsyth, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Monroe County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forsyth, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Forsyth, GA include Mary Persons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forsyth?
2 public high schools are located in Forsyth.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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