Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts

2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts's student population of 468 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#661 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
37%
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60-64%
40%
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65-69%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
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Black
75%
36%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is ranked #661 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Elite Scholars Academy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
468 students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts part of?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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