Mount Zion High School (Jonesboro, Georgia)

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Mount Zion High School
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Mount Zion High School (Jonesboro, Georgia)
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy

,
30236

United States
Coordinates 33°33′16″N84°18′38″W / 33.5545°N 84.3105°W / 33.5545; -84.3105
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TypePublic secondary
Established1990
School districtClayton County
PrincipalKimberly Grant
Teaching staff69.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades 912
Enrollment1,174 (2023–2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.01 [1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Red and Black   
MascotMighty Bulldogs
Website Homepage

points South Middle School is a secondary school in Jonesboro, Georgia, United States.

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References

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  2. "Lions Sign Former Chiefs Rookie of The Year". February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.