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Best Public Schools in Macon, GA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Macon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 24,368 students in Macon, GA (there are 18 private schools, serving 4,506 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Macon, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Macon, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Price Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4965 Northside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Vineville Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2260 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6050 Thomaston Rd
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Howard Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Newport Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Howard High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Burdell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Rutland High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2976 Crestline Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3563
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Vip Academy (Virtual)
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Gr: 4-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3522 Greenbriar Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Faubus Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 715 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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1646b Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Bernd Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Northeast High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-4157
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Westside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ballard Hudson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3390
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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?
85% of all K-12 students in Macon are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon are often viewed compared to one another?

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