Southwest High School

Summary:

Southwest High School is a public high school in Macon, Georgia, serving around 800 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Southwest High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Georgia high schools, with a ranking between 393-435 out of 410-458 schools over the past decade.

The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are often less than half the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 9.7% of students were proficient in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide. Southwest High School also has extremely low graduation rates, ranging from 67.8% to 80.9% over the past five years, well below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and its per-student spending is lower than some nearby higher-performing schools.

When comparing Southwest High School to other high schools in the Bibb County district, it is clear that Southwest is the lowest-performing school. Nearby schools, such as Howard High, Northeast High, Rutland High, Westside High, and Central High, all have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall performance. However, the data suggests that with the right interventions and support, Southwest High School could potentially improve its academic outcomes and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1775 Williamson Rd
Macon, GA 31206

(478) 779-4459

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
435^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,218

Feeder schools for Southwest High School:

Elementary:	Hartley Elementary School
	Southfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 800

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest High School ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwest High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Southwest High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest High School is $11,218, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the Bibb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest High School 435^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Southwest High School in the ranking list.)

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 173^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	15.21	311^th	335	7.2%
2007	15.57	327^th	358	8.7%
2008	16.77	336^th	370	9.2%
2009	11.20	354^th	372	4.8%
2010	5.11	373^rd	384	2.9%
2011	4.30	395^th	402	1.7%
2012	5.36	385^th	396	2.8%
2013	6.37	412^th	425	3.1%
2014	9.94	401^st	425	5.6%
2015	10.75	408^th	435	6.2%
2016	10.83	393^rd	426	7.7%
2017	7.41	403^rd	420	4.0%
2018	7.46	406^th	428	5.1%
2019	6.78	413^th	438	5.7%
2021	9.80	393^rd	410	4.1%
2022	6.66	414^th	429	3.5%
2023	7.93	423^rd	442	4.3%
2024	7.13	435^th	458	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2150	2150
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1553	1553
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1586	1586
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1552	1552
1994	460	1145	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1616
1995	361	1226	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1595
1996	361	1226	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1595
1997	304	1321	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1641
1998	185	1106	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1296
1999	157	985	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1145
2000	155	1002	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1164
2001	155	1024	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2002	83	1095	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2003	83	1095	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2004	44	1119	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2005	22	998	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2006	23	920	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
2007	19	920	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	944
2008	17	918	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	942
2009	16	831	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	855
2010	5	915	1	9	0	0	3	0	933
2011	14	964	0	8	0	0	8	0	994
2012	13	940	0	7	1	0	8	0	969
2013	21	957	0	8	0	0	9	0	995
2014	19	891	0	8	1	0	11	0	930
2015	19	823	0	5	0	0	7	0	854
2016	19	814	1	18	1	1	12	0	866
2017	14	799	1	21	1	1	15	0	852
2018	16	788	1	17	0	0	8	0	830
2019	18	823	1	22	0	1	9	0	874
2020	17	782	0	20	0	1	6	0	826
2021	21	736	1	20	1	1	10	0	790
2022	28	706	0	31	1	1	12	0	779
2023	22	740	1	28	1	2	6	0	800

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2150	104.0	20.6	22.8
1991	1553	88.0	17.6	27.4
1992	1586	89.0	17.8	34
1993	1552	74.0	21.0	39.3
1994	1616	89.0	18.2	39.1
1995	1595	84.0	19.0	53
1996	1595	84.0	19.0	53
1997	1641	81.2	20.2	56.6
1998	1296	82.2	15.8	41
1999	1145	74.4	15.4	55.4
2000	1164	69.1	16.8	52.2
2001	1189	66.9	17.8	52.8
2002	1184	55.6	21.3	44.6
2003	1184	55.6	21.3	44.6
2004	1171	59.7	19.6	72.9
2005	1026	59.5	17.2	75.5
2006	949	58.4	16.3	81.5
2007	944	57.5	16.4	83
2008	942	61.4	15.3	87
2009	855	58.0	14.7	94.4
2010	933	54.4	17.1	93.8
2011	994	64.3	15.4	92.3
2012	969	60.5	16.0	91.2
2013	995	61.5	16.1	93.6
2014	930	61.7	15.0	93.7
2015	854	59.0	14.4	98.5
2016	866	54.0	16.0	99.1
2017	852	54.0	15.7	99.1
2018	830	51.7	16.0	99.2
2019	874	49.2	17.7	99.1
2020	826	53.4	15.4	98.4
2021	790	52.5	15.0	100
2022	779	49.7	15.6	n/a
2023	800	52.4	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2150	104.0	20.6	22.8
1991	1553	88.0	17.6	27.4
1992	1586	89.0	17.8	34
1993	1552	74.0	21.0	39.3
1994	1616	89.0	18.2	39.1
1995	1595	84.0	19.0	53
1996	1595	84.0	19.0	53
1997	1641	81.2	20.2	56.6
1998	1296	82.2	15.8	41
1999	1145	74.4	15.4	55.4
2000	1164	69.1	16.8	52.2
2001	1189	66.9	17.8	52.8
2002	1184	55.6	21.3	44.6
2003	1184	55.6	21.3	44.6
2004	1171	59.7	19.6	72.9
2005	1026	59.5	17.2	75.5
2006	949	58.4	16.3	81.5
2007	944	57.5	16.4	83
2008	942	61.4	15.3	87
2009	855	58.0	14.7	94.4
2010	933	54.4	17.1	93.8
2011	994	64.3	15.4	92.3
2012	969	60.5	16.0	91.2
2013	995	61.5	16.1	93.6
2014	930	61.7	15.0	93.7
2015	854	59.0	14.4	98.5
2016	866	54.0	16.0	99.1
2017	852	54.0	15.7	99.1
2018	830	51.7	16.0	99.2
2019	874	49.2	17.7	99.1
2020	826	53.4	15.4	98.4
2021	790	52.5	15.0	100
2022	779	49.7	15.6	n/a
2023	800	52.4	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$2,518 (21.8%)	$9,012 (78.2%)	$11,529
2018	$1,758 (14.9%)	$10,025 (85.1%)	$11,782
2019	$1,199 (10.7%)	$10,019 (89.3%)	$11,218

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 413^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 423^rd of 442 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Southwest High School)	12.1	12.2	0.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bibb County)	27.3	18	9.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Southwest High School)	2.4	2.2	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Bibb County)	18.3	8.6	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Southwest High School)	8.6	5.8	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Bibb County)	26	17.2	8.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Southwest High School)	7.6	4.6	3%
End of Course United States History (Bibb County)	22.8	9.5	13.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	874	800	8.5%
African American	823	740	10.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	22	28	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	18	22	22.2%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	100%	0.9%

Schools Near Southwest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwest High School	Public	9-12	1775 Williamson Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4459	800	52	15.2	100.0%	22 (2.8%)	740 (92.5%)	28 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	7.1	435^th of 458 public high schools	5.0%		7.9	423^rd of 442 public high schools	4.3%	12	9.7	6.3	8.3	6.5	$11,218	$1,199	$10,019
Central High School	Public	9-12	2155 Napier Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2292	844	56	14.9	100.0%	43 (5.1%)	730 (86.5%)	41 (4.9%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.6%)	20.9	353^rd of 458 public high schools	22.9%		19.6	349^th of 442 public high schools	21.0%	4	31.5	12.3	26.8	7.8	$10,583	$958	$9,625
Westside High School	Public	9-12	2851 Heath Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3800	1,025	56	18.3	100.0%	42 (4.1%)	868 (84.7%)	85 (8.3%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.0%)	8.7	426^th of 458 public high schools	7.0%		8.3	420^th of 442 public high schools	5.0%	6	16.3	6.0	6.9	9.1	$6,296	$932	$5,364
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	1646 Upper River Rd	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4157	742	47	15.7	100.0%	21 (2.8%)	699 (94.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	11.2	416^th of 458 public high schools	9.2%		8.5	419^th of 442 public high schools	5.2%	3	10.3	13.3	20.7	3.5	$12,982	$2,713	$10,269
Rutland High School	Public	9-12	6250 Skipper Rd	Macon	31216	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3041	907	54	16.7	100.0%	250 (27.6%)	453 (49.9%)	157 (17.3%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	21.1	351^st of 458 public high schools	23.4%		18.7	352^nd of 442 public high schools	20.4%	1	26.3	10.5	29.8	15.6	$11,064	$821	$10,243
Macon Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	4160 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-3432	17	7	2.4	82.4%	2 (11.8%)	12 (70.6%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Department of Juvenile Justice Bibb ETC	Public	6-12	4160 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(478) 207-1401	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	4164 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 751-3400	16			81.3%	1 (6.3%)	13 (81.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)		0.0
Howard High School	Public	9-12	6400 Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-7852	1,076	70	15.3	100.0%	158 (14.7%)	759 (70.5%)	73 (6.8%)	40 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.3%)	23.6	333^rd of 458 public high schools	27.3%		21.5	336^th of 442 public high schools	24.0%	3	32.2	28.4	20.3	15.4	$10,167	$1,028	$9,139
Northside High School	Public	9-12	926 Green St	Warner Robins	31093	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 929-7858	1,959	114	17.1	83.9%	462 (23.6%)	1,073 (54.8%)	264 (13.5%)	43 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (5.7%)	26.4	319^th of 458 public high schools	30.3%		25.4	316^th of 442 public high schools	28.5%	3	29.0	29.5	27.8	12.1	$8,803	$641	$8,161

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest High School

What is the racial makeup of Southwest High School?

Students at Southwest High School are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools feed into Southwest High School?

Southwest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hartley Elementary School
Elementary : Southfield Elementary School

What district is Southwest High School in?

Bibb County

Is Southwest High School a good school?

Southwest High School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Southwest High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 800 students attended Southwest High School.

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