Best Schools in Macon, Georgia
56 schools · 27 Elementary · 7 Middle · 10 High · 12 Other
Choosing a school in Macon?
Use this page to compare every school in Macon by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Miller Magnet Middle School
Middle · Bibb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Vineville Academy
Elementary · Bibb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Burdell Elementary School
Elementary · Bibb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Macon for 2026 are Miller Magnet Middle School (7.9/10), Vineville Academy (7.9/10), and Burdell Elementary School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 38 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
56
41 public · 15 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$158,225
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
56
41 public · 15 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$158,225
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Macon schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Macon schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Macon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 38 rated schools; 56 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Magnet Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Vineville Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Burdell Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mattie Wells Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy for Classical Education | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bernd Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Porter Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Southfield Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Georgia Academy for the Blind | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Central High School | 6.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $53,428
- Median home value
- $158,225
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 54%
14% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Macon compares
Georgia rank
#198 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$53k
76% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
50
Bibb County runs 83% of Macon's public schools
Macon touches 6 districts, but Bibb County is the one most addresses actually attend.
Bibb County accounts for 34 of 41 public schools (83%). The other 5 districts hold the remaining 7.
Among 38 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 7.9 — the spread is inside Macon, not a citywide average.
- Bibb County34 public · 83%
- Department of Juvenile Justice2 public · 5%
- Jones County2 public · 5%
- State Schools1 public · 2%
- State Specialty Schools Ii- Academy For Classical Education1 public · 2%
About Schools in Macon, Georgia
Macon's public school landscape spans 38 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across the city. The average school scores 5.7 out of 10, which means performance varies considerably depending on where you look. Most schools cluster in the middle range, but a meaningful subset stands out: 13% of Macon's ranked schools — five in total — score 7 or above, signaling genuine pockets of strong academics within the district.
At the top of that group sits Alexander II Magnet School, the city's highest-rated public school at 8.7 out of 10. Magnet programs like Alexander II draw students citywide, so families aren't necessarily limited by their home address when pursuing the top options. Burdell Elementary (8.2) and Lane Elementary (7.9) round out the upper tier at the elementary level, followed by Vineville Academy at 7.4. For middle school, Miller Magnet Middle scores 7.3 and represents one of the few high-performing options for older students in the city. The concentration of top performers at the elementary level means parents of middle and high school-aged children may need to look harder — or look beyond the public school system — to find comparable scores.
The 5.7 city average tells parents to do school-level research rather than assume neighborhood schools will meet expectations. Macon's magnet school structure is a practical lever worth pulling early. Enrollment in magnet programs is typically competitive and application-based, so parents should confirm deadlines and eligibility requirements as soon as possible in their search. Geography matters less for magnet access, but transportation logistics and seat availability can still shape your realistic choices.
For families relocating to Macon or reassigning within the city, the data points to a clear strategy: prioritize the five schools scoring 7 and above, understand the magnet application process, and use individual school scores rather than citywide averages to drive decisions. The gap between Macon's best and most typical schools is wide enough that school selection can make a material difference in your child's academic experience.
Elementary Schools
27 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 475 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 431 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 583 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 4 | 408 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 429 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 688 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 7 | 578 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 507 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
| 9 | 479 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 10 | 455 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
Show all 27 elementary schools in Macon
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 582 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 871 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 3 | 676 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 4 | 895 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 521 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 6 | 989 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
| 7 | 644 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 876 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 790 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,133 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 4 | 1,010 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 5 | 820 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 6 | 897 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 7 | 19 students · 5th–12th | — | ||
| 8 | 16 students · 5th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Mount De Sales AcademyPrivate 420 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 3 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,808 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 2 | 90 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 476 students · 4th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 4 | 15 students · 3rd–12th | — | ||
Private Schools8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Woodfield AcademyPrivate 64 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Covenant AcademyPrivate 308 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Stratford AcademyPrivate 676 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Wynfield Christian AcademyPrivate 40 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 438 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 717 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 other schools in Macon
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Macon
Macon, Georgia · 56 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 8 ZIP codes
Median Income
$53,428
Median Home Value
$158,225
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
Population
164,670
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
25.1%
Community Profile
Macon has a median household income of $53,428. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $158,225, with a median rent of $1,022/month. The area has a poverty rate of 25.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 27
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 10
- Other
- 12
Resources
School Districts (6)
Department of Juvenile Justice
28 schools · 422 students
State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy
1 school · 498 students
State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education
1 school · 1,808 students
State Schools
3 schools · 278 students
Bibb County
35 schools · 21,324 students
Jones County
7 schools · 4,994 students
Other Major Cities in Georgia
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Macon, Georgia
How many schools are in Macon, Georgia?
Macon has 56 schools, including 41 public and 15 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Macon, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Macon is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Macon, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Macon on MySchoolScout is Miller Magnet Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Macon, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Macon on MySchoolScout is Vineville Academy with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Macon, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Macon on MySchoolScout is Miller Magnet Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Macon, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Macon on MySchoolScout is Central High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Macon, Georgia?
Macon is served by 6 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy, State Specialty Schools II- Academy for Classical Education, State Schools, Bibb County, Jones County.
What is the education level in Macon, Georgia?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Macon have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Macon, Georgia?
The median household income in Macon is approximately $53,428 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Macon, Georgia?
Yes, Macon has 15 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Josephs Catholic School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Macon, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Macon is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Macon, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.