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Rutland High School

High School · Bibb County · Macon, GA

A Bibb County high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6250 Skipper Rd, Macon, GA 31216

  • Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-41.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,316
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Rutland High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rutland 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$70,166

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$1,107/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Windsor AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–120.9 mi395Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available876Compare →
Howard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available1,133Compare →
Northeast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.89–12Not available790Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#18 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

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

About Rutland High School

Rutland High School is a public high school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 897 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,023 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rutland High School

What grades does Rutland High School serve?

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

How many students attend Rutland High School?

Rutland High School has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rutland High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rutland High School rank in GA?

Rutland High School ranks #2,023 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rutland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rutland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Rutland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutland High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rutland High School a charter school?

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

Is Rutland High School a Title I school?

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

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

34.7% of students at Rutland 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
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bibb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 31216)
16,354
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43.4
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 31216; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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