Excellent
#388 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Academy for Classical Education
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education · Macon, GA
A charter school in Macon, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5665 New Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Classical Education score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Academy for Classical Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High5,147/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,158
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$1,260/mo
College educated
48%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 733 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Classical Education is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Classical Education
Academy for Classical Education is a public school in Macon, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education, serving approximately 1,808 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Classical Education
What grades does Academy for Classical Education serve?
Academy for Classical Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Classical Education?
Academy for Classical Education has an enrollment of approximately 1,808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Classical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Classical Education is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Classical Education rank in GA?
Academy for Classical Education ranks #388 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Academy for Classical Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Classical Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Classical Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Classical Education has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Academy for Classical Education a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Classical Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Classical Education a Title I school?
No, Academy for Classical Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Classical Education?
16.6% of students at Academy for Classical Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (478) 238-5757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 31210)
- 33,889
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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