Public schools in Macon, GA
42 open public schools with an address in Macon, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,368
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
2
5 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Macon public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Macon, GA: 22 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 4 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,368 students, an average of 580 per school. The largest campus is Academy For Classical Education (1,808 students), and the largest elementary school is Veterans Elementary School (715).
Bibb County operates the most schools here (34), and 2 regular districts have at least one Macon campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 5 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 8 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Macon
Bibb County
Public school district
34 schools in Macon · 35 total
Department of Juvenile Justice
State operated agency
3 schools in Macon · 28 total
Jones County
Public school district
2 schools in Macon · 7 total
State Schools
State operated agency
1 school in Macon · 3 total
State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education
Independent charter agency
1 school in Macon
State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Macon
Elementary schools in Macon
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander II Magnet School Bibb County · Magnet | PK–05 | 465 | 13.5:1 | |
| Bernd Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 356 | 12.5:1 | |
| Bruce Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 411 | 14.7:1 | |
| Burdell Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 433 | 12.9:1 | |
| Carter Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 520 | 14.6:1 | |
| Cirrus Charter Academy State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 429 | 17.5:1 | |
| Hartley Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 385 | 12.8:1 | |
| Heard Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 596 | 14.9:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 524 | 13.6:1 | |
| Ingram/Pye Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 450 | 14.1:1 | |
| John Robert Lewis Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 712 | 15:1 | |
| Lane Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 484 | 15.4:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 675 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School Jones County | PK–05 | 584 | 14.4:1 | |
| Porter Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 400 | 12.9:1 | |
| Rosa Taylor Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 583 | 14.2:1 | |
| Southfield Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 630 | 13.9:1 | |
| Springdale Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 609 | 14.3:1 | |
| Union Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 475 | 14.4:1 | |
| Veterans Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 715 | 14.2:1 | |
| Vineville Academy Bibb County · Magnet | PK–05 | 479 | 14:1 | |
| Williams Elementary School Bibb County | PK–05 | 294 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Macon
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling Middle School Bibb County | 06–08 | 677 | 13.8:1 | |
| Ballard Hudson Middle School Bibb County | 06–08 | 671 | 15.3:1 | |
| Clifton Ridge Middle School Jones County | 06–08 | 482 | 12.1:1 | |
| Howard Middle School Bibb County | 06–08 | 973 | 14.7:1 | |
| Miller Magnet Middle School Bibb County · Magnet | 06–08 | 614 | 12.8:1 | |
| Rutland Middle School Bibb County | 06–08 | 849 | 15.4:1 | |
| Weaver Middle School Bibb County | 06–08 | 894 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Macon
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Bibb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 892 | 15.5:1 | |
| Department of Juvenile Justice Bibb ETC Department of Juvenile Justice · Special Education School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Howard High School Bibb County | 09–12 | 1,145 | 15.7:1 | |
| Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 18 | 3.6:1 | |
| Macon Youth Development Campus Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 36 | 7.2:1 | |
| Northeast High School Bibb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 794 | 15.2:1 | |
| Rutland High School Bibb County | 09–12 | 921 | 17.1:1 | |
| Southwest High School Bibb County | 09–12 | 860 | 16.5:1 | |
| Westside High School Bibb County | 09–12 | 1,013 | 17.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Macon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Classical Education State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education · Charter | KG–12 | 1,808 | 13.4:1 | |
| Georgia Academy for the Blind State Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 100 | 2.9:1 | |
| Price Academy Bibb County | 03–12 | 14 | 4.7:1 | |
| VIP Academy (Virtual) Bibb County · Virtual | 04–12 | 398 | 30.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.3%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black71.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 41 Macon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,368 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Macon
How many public schools are in Macon, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Macon: 22 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 24,368 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Macon?
Schools with an address in Macon belong to 6 education agencies, led by Bibb County (34 schools), Department of Juvenile Justice (3 schools), Jones County (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Macon?
Howard High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Macon, with 1,145 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Macon?
Yes. 2 of the 42 public schools in Macon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy For Classical Education, Cirrus Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Macon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Macon public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Macon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities