For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,367 students in Monroe County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, GA are T.g. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T.g. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-3495
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
558 Ga Highway 83 S
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7066
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7066
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #44.
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Ga Highway 83 N
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-9906
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Monroe County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, GA include T.g. Scott Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monroe County include: T.g. Scott Elementary School vs. Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School vs. T.g. Scott Elementary School, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School vs. T.g. Scott Elementary School
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