Data

According to the latest KIDS COUNT data, Monroe County has 65.7% of children enrolled in the Georgia Pre-K program and 50.1% of third graders achieving Proficient Learner or above on the Milestones ELA assessment compared to Georgia’s average of 42%.

92.1% of our students graduate from high school on time compared to Georgia’s average of 83.8%—but 16.2% of teens ages 16-19 are not in school and not working, compared to Georgia’s average of 7.9%.

Check out Monroe County’s profile of child, family, and community well-being.

Current, reliable data helps us inform decisions about improving outcomes for the children, families, and communities we serve. As part of the Georgia Family Connection statewide network, we have access to customized information and tools specific to our Collaborative’s and partners’ needs. Data brings into focus for us an accurate picture of our community by pointing out our strengths, our weaknesses, and trends we may not have noticed before.