Best Public Schools in Macon, GA


Summary:

The city of Macon, Georgia is home to 41 schools in the Bibb County school district, which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data, including Academy For Classical Education, a public charter school with exceptional test scores and a 100% four-year graduation rate. Springdale Elementary School and Alexander II Magnet School are also top-performing elementary schools in the district, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, there is a significant gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, with some schools like Ballard Hudson Middle School having only 15.1% proficiency in 8th grade English Language Arts.

The data also reveals high rates of poverty across the district, with most schools having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student varies widely, from $6,296 at Westside High School to $12,982 at Northeast High School. The district faces significant challenges in addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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