For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 24,424 students in Macon, GA (there are 15 private schools, serving 4,590 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Macon, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon, GA are Academy For Classical Education, Alexander Ii Magnet School and Macon Youth Development Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Macon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Price Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4965 Northside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Vineville Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2260 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3226
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Thomaston Rd
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Howard Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
990 Newport Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Howard High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Burdell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2155 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Rutland High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2976 Crestline Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3563
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Vip Academy (Virtual)
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Gr: 4-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3522 Greenbriar Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2050
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Faubus Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1646b Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Bernd Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Northeast High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1646 Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-4157
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-4157
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Westside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2500
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ballard Hudson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3390
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3390
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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Macon, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Gr: K-12 | 1,708 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2521 Anderson Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Bibb County Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Bloomfield - Alternative School Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4375 Bloomfield Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
6020 Bloomfield Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2051 Second Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3705 Earl Street
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Georgia Academy For The Blind (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Heritage Elementary Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
484 Mulberry St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
990 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Gr: K-6 | 584 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Hutchings High - Alternative School Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
2350 Alandale Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lakebridge Behavioral Health System (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3500 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Gr: 3-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Macon Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
151 Madison St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
1307 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Middle Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3769 Ridge Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Gr: PK | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3522 Greenbriar Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1070 Anthony Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
709 Pierce Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1180 Rocky Creek Road
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Gr: K-2 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Macon, GA include Academy For Classical Education, Alexander Ii Magnet School and Macon Youth Development Campus.
How many public schools are located in Macon?
42 public schools are located in Macon.
What percentage of students in Macon go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Macon are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Macon include: Porter Elementary School vs. Heard Elementary School, Williams Elementary School vs. Rosa Taylor Elementary School, Northeast High School vs. Central High School
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