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#1545 of 2,268 schools in GA
Howard High School
High School · Bibb County · Macon, GA
A Bibb County high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6400 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
- Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Howard High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Howard High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High5,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Sterling Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 3.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Stratford AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Wynfield Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–11 | 3.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bibb County
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #13 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard High School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard High School
Howard High School is a public high school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 1,133 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard High School
What grades does Howard High School serve?
Howard High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Howard High School?
Howard High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard High School rank in GA?
Howard High School ranks #1,545 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Howard High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Howard High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howard High School a charter school?
No, Howard High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard High School a Title I school?
No, Howard High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard High School?
38.8% of students at Howard High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (478) 779-7852
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31210)
- 33,889
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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