Best Public Schools in Monticello, GA


Summary:

The city of Monticello, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in the Jasper County district face some challenges, with most schools underperforming the state average on academic assessments. However, a few standout schools emerge, including Jasper County Middle School, which ranks in the top 61% of Georgia middle schools and achieved a remarkable 93.8% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 44%. Additionally, Jasper County High School maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and outperformed the state average in the United States History Milestones Assessment.

The schools in the Jasper County district face socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.34% at Jasper County High School to 66.51% at Jasper County Primary School. This suggests a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may impact academic performance and resource allocation. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary across the district, with Washington Park Elementary School having the lowest per-student spending at $8,390 and Jasper County Primary School having the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.9.

Overall, the schools in Monticello, Georgia present a mixed picture, with some standout achievements, such as Jasper County Middle School's exceptional Algebra I performance and Jasper County High School's high graduation rate, but also areas for improvement, particularly in academic performance across the district. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges and targeting interventions to improve student outcomes could be key focus areas for the Jasper County school district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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