Macon Times

Among the many ethnicities represented in Monroe County schools, white was the most prevalent among Monroe County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 4,315 students attending Monroe County schools, 68.1% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 22.3% of Monroe County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Monroe County, representing 68.5% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 5.3% when compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Mary Persons High School	White	68%	1,256
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus	White	67%	1,015
T.G. Scott Elementary School	White	76%	738
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School	White	62%	677
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School	White	68%	629