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Jonesboro High School vs. Forest Park High School

Should you attend Jonesboro High School or Forest Park High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Jonesboro High School
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Forest Park High School
5452 Phillips Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,488 students in grades 9-12, Jonesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,684 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,488 students
1,684 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jonesboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jonesboro High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jonesboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clayton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clayton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1632 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1718 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jonesboro High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonesboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonesboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonesboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in GA)
81%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jonesboro High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Forest Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jonesboro High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Park High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
469
519
Grade 10 Students
447
470
Grade 11 Students
317
371
Grade 12 Students
255
324

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jonesboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jonesboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
69%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jonesboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jonesboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jonesboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jonesboro High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jonesboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(12-13 School Year Data)
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jonesboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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