Mary Persons High School enrolls 873 white students in 2024-25, up 4% from prior year

In the 2024-25 school year, Mary Persons High School reported an enrollment of 873 white students, a 4.2% increase over the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

Total student enrollment at Mary Persons High School stood at 1,303 for the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 67% of the population, making up the largest demographic group at the school.

The campus is situated within the Monroe County School District, which has its central office in Forsyth.

Mary Persons High School had the highest enrollment of white students among the five schools in the Monroe County School District during the 2024-25 school year, with 873 enrolled.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that, statewide, the racial and ethnic breakdown of public school students in Georgia was roughly 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Following the pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools. Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows that 20.7% of students missed 10% or more of instructional days in 2024. To address these rates, the Georgia Department of Education initiated efforts such as launching a real-time attendance dashboard, promoting public awareness, and delivering tailored support for districts most in need to improve daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators amended school attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsion on the basis of absenteeism alone. The updated law also established new requirements for reporting and aligned support programs to help students complete diploma alternatives.

As of 2026, the average student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia was around 14:1, according to state data, which is an improvement compared to the national average of 15:1.