For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,159 students in 31211, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA are Clifton Ridge Middle School and Appling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31211 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31211, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31211, GA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
31211, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
990 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Gr: K-6 | 584 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
1307 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA include Clifton Ridge Middle School and Appling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31211?
2 public middle schools are located in 31211.
What is the racial composition of students in 31211?
31211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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