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Northeast High School

High School · Bibb County · Macon, GA

A Bibb County high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1646 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211

  • Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-31.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,316
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at Northeast High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency10%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northeast 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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

$51,595

Median home value

$159,600

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vip Academy (virtual)Enrollment path unverified3.84–121.5 mi476Compare →
Mount De Sales AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private6–122.5 mi485Compare →
Price AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–122.8 mi15Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–123.0 mi876Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bibb County

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#19 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

Northeast High School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeast High School

Northeast High School is a public high school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 790 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,051 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast High School

What grades does Northeast High School serve?

Northeast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northeast High School?

Northeast High School has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northeast High School rank in GA?

Northeast High School ranks #2,051 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Northeast High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Northeast High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Northeast High School a charter school?

No, Northeast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northeast High School a Title I school?

No, Northeast High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast High School?

62.4% of students at Northeast 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
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bibb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 31211)
15,460
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 31211; 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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