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#2089 of 2,268 schools in GA
Southwest High School
High School · Bibb County · Macon, GA
A Bibb County high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1775 Williamson Rd, Macon, GA 31206
- Math 6% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest 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 28Somewhat 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
$35,006
Median home value
$84,700
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
6.7%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
34.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Mount De Sales AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Georgia Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Price AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
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
- #24 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
Southwest High School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest High School
Southwest High School is a public high school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 820 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,089 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest High School
What grades does Southwest High School serve?
Southwest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest High School rank in GA?
Southwest High School ranks #2,089 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Southwest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Southwest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southwest High School a charter school?
No, Southwest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest High School a Title I school?
No, Southwest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest High School?
64.6% of students at Southwest 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
- 820
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (478) 779-4459
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31206)
- 25,250
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 31206; 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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