Mount Zion High School

Mount Zion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2535 Mount Zion Pky,  Jonesboro, GA
Clayton County Schools
3.1
1.4
1,312 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melvin Blocker
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
4.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
66%
Hispanic
26.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
White
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 383 Students
University of Georgia 244 Students
Clayton State University 218 Students
Albany State University 176 Students
Georgia Southern University 164 Students
Kennesaw State University 160 Students
Emory University 151 Students
Columbus State University 141 Students
Clark Atlanta University 138 Students
Savannah State University 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 114 Students
Business 113 Students
Biology 100 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 43 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 38 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Small Business Management 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 400 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/25/2025
Mount Zion is an interesting, yet fun school to be at. It's filled with teachers who care about your education and would like to see you succeed. The students could be a bit of a handful but at the end of the day, it's about the environment and education, which exceeds my expectations.
4.0 Senior
8/5/2024
My experience at Mount Zion was enjoyable. I made many different connections with students and faculty. Some of the teachers have really helped me through difficult situations during my high school career and have been very encouraging.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2023
It's was fun and I got to experience a lot of different things while I was there it taught me how to make the right choices and be responsible and I also learn that you should really ask your teacher and counselor for help because they really help you out with things if needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.4 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/17/2023
Son transferred (not by choice) to this poor excuse of a school a few years ago. Teachers just don’t give a damn and so most of the students don’t either. Not all but most. So glad he is a success in the Navy. I hate Clayton County Schools.
1.0 other
4/3/2023
The experience I've noticed at the school, it's an unsafe environment. There is a lot of gang activity, fight and bullying. The only way , I suppose, to get through the high school years there is to pretty much stay to yourself and do your assignments and take advantage of credit recovery if needed....
1.0 parent
6/14/2021
If I could give a zero I would. I see why Clayton County Schools have such a bad reputation. I am a parent of a recent MZHS graduate. If it wasn't for my love and support, my son would have repeated the 12th grade. I am so disappointed with the virtual dedication my son received. I realize virtual s...
1.0 parent
10/4/2018
This school is a 1 because the staff don't protect students from bullying or gang related activities and some teacher teaching skills are horrible for them to have a degree. The well-being of the students are not their first priority

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Mount Zion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jonesboro, GA, in the Jonesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,312 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Mount Zion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $236,702. Discover additional schools in the area, like Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts, Jonesboro High School, Elite Scholars Academy School, and more. Learn more about what Jonesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Zion High School.

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