Central High School, also known as Central-Macon, Central-Bibb, and Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Magnet High School, is a high school in Macon, Georgia, United States, serving students in grades 9???2. It is a unit of the Bibb County School District.
Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central High School serves the eastern part of Macon, GA, covering an area of approximately 19.2 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest distance to the zone's edge is about 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1708 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
85%
36%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange, blue, white
School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1708 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School, Rutland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central High School?
892 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Central High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Bibb County School District.
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