Best 31217 Georgia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,457 students in 31217, GA.

The top-ranked public schools in 31217, GA are Macon Youth Development Campus, Mattie Wells Elementary School and Burdell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 31217 have an score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31217, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 31217, GA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Macon Youth Development Campus

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432

Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Mattie Wells Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959

Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #33.

Burdell Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937

Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Bernd Elementary School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730

Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Department Of Juvenile Justice Bibb Etc

Special Education School

Add to Compare

4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

Macon Regional Youth Detention Center

Alternative School

Add to Compare

4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400

Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 31217, GA?

The top-ranked public schools in 31217, GA include Macon Youth Development Campus, Mattie Wells Elementary School and Burdell Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 31217?

6 public schools are located in 31217.

What is the racial composition of students in 31217?

31217 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).