Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus

66 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 994 students in grades 6-8, Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus's student population of 994 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
994 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus 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 Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is 0.50, 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)
#460 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
24%
36%
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White
67%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus's ranking?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is ranked #460 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus often compared to?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Persons High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
994 students attend Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus offer ?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus part of?
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus is part of Monroe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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