For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,427 students in 31217, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 31217, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31217, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Burdell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Bernd Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Juvenile Justice Bibb Etc
Special Education School
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 percentage of students in 31217 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 31217 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31217?
31217 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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