At a glance
Reported students
973
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
596
Howard Middle School: 973 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 974
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Howard Middle School
Howard Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Macon. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bibb County. NCES reports 973 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.4%) and White (11.7%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Howard Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.7%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black71.4%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bibb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weaver Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
894 reported students
Rutland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Appling Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
677 reported students
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Miller Magnet Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
Westside High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,013 reported students
Public schools near Howard Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School High · Bibb County | 09–12 | 1,145 | under 0.1 mi |
| Carter Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 520 | 2 mi |
| Weaver Middle School Middle · Bibb County | 06–08 | 894 | 5.8 mi |
| Miller Magnet Middle School Middle · Bibb County | 06–08 | 614 | 8 mi |
| Ballard Hudson Middle School Middle · Bibb County | 06–08 | 671 | 8.9 mi |
| Appling Middle School Middle · Bibb County | 06–08 | 677 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard Middle School
What grades does Howard Middle School serve?
Howard Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bibb County.
How many students attend Howard Middle School?
Howard Middle School reported 973 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 974 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 973 students and 66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Howard Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bibb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Howard Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Howard Middle School in?
Howard Middle School is part of Bibb County, based in Macon, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Howard High School (under 0.1 mi), Carter Elementary School (2 mi), Weaver Middle School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.