For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,125 students in Forsyth, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Forsyth, GA is Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forsyth, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Forsyth, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6186
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Monroe County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
25 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-7072
500 Ga Hwy 83 South
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 994-6803
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forsyth, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forsyth, GA include Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Forsyth?
2 public middle schools are located in Forsyth.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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