Mary Persons High School
310 Montpelier Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029. 291 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Mary Persons
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 41.9%Georgia private college 7.6%Out-of-state college 4.1%Georgia technical college 8.9%Career credential, working 5.8%Working, not in college 24.1%Not found in Georgia records 7.6%Share of the 291 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Brevard College, Columbia Southern University, Snead State Community College, Strayer University- Washington. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Middle Georgia State University 28 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Georgia Southern University 22 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Central Georgia Technical College 21 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Gordon State College 13 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Kennesaw State University 12 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Howard High School (12.6 mi, 53.4% to college) · Academy For Classical Education (13.3 mi, 78.4% to college) · Lamar County High School (14.2 mi, 49.1% to college) · Westside High School (18.1 mi, 38.1% to college) · Jackson High School (18.3 mi, 49.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Monroe County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Mary Persons | Monroe County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 62.5% | 62.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,041 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Mary Persons High School graduates go to college?
- 62.5% of the Class of 2024 at Mary Persons High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Mary Persons High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Mary Persons High School graduates are Middle Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University and Central Georgia Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Mary Persons High School?
- Mary Persons High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Mary Persons High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 25.6% of Mary Persons High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
