For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,857 students in Monroe, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,617 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Monroe, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe, GA are Walker Park Elementary School, Monroe Area High School and Atha Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Carl Davis Rd Nw
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Area High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Double Springs Church Rd S
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #33.
Atha Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
821 H D Atha Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 266-5995
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 266-5995
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #44.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Good Hope Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6000
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
934 Harmony Church Rd Ne
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6574
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6574
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dillard Dr
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Monroe, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
506 Booth Dr
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-5201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
203 Bold Springs Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6532
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-6532
Grades: 3-5
| 493 students
Walton Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe, GA include Walker Park Elementary School, Monroe Area High School and Atha Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe?
6 public schools are located in Monroe.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe include: Harmony Elementary School vs. Atha Road Elementary School, Walker Park Elementary School vs. Atha Road Elementary School, Atha Road Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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