For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 24,859 students in Bibb County, GA (there are 16 private schools, serving 4,609 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Bibb County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bibb County, GA are Academy For Classical Education, Alexander Ii Magnet School and Price Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bibb County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bibb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bibb County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Grades: K-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Price Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Fulton Mill Rd
Lizella, GA 31052
(478) 779-3956
Lizella, GA 31052
(478) 779-3956
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4965 Northside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #88.
Vineville Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2260 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3226
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Mattie Wells Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1212.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Thomaston Rd
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1313.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1414.
Howard Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #1515.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1616.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1717.
Burdell Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
Rutland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #1919.
Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2155 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #2020.
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2976 Crestline Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3563
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3563
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2121.
Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
990 Newport Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2222.
Howard High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #2323.
Bernd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2424.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2525.
Vip Academy (Virtual)
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Grades: 4-12
| 476 students
Rank: #2626.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1646b Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #2727.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2500
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2828.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3522 Greenbriar Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2050
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #2929.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Faubus Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #3030.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #3131.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3660 Houston Ave
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4558
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4558
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #3232.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3333.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #3434.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #3535.
Westside High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
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Bibb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Grades: K-12
| 1,708 students
2521 Anderson Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Bibb County Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bloomfield - Alternative School Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4375 Bloomfield Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3600 Brookdale Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2783
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2783
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6020 Bloomfield Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
2051 Second Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
3705 Earl Street
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Elam Alexander Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2051 2nd St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3930
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Georgia Academy For The Blind (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
1870 Pio Nono Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6730
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Heritage Elementary Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
484 Mulberry St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
990 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Hutchings High - Alternative School Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2350 Alandale Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Joseph N. Neel Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2840 Hollis Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3709
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3709
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Lakebridge Behavioral Health System (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3500 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Grades: 3-12
| 33 students
Macon Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
151 Madison St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
1307 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Grades: 3-6
| 246 students
512 Ga Hwy 49
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 746-7335
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 746-7335
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1751 Williamson Road
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3158
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3158
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Middle Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3769 Ridge Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Renaissance Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1065 Anthony Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
3522 Greenbriar Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
1070 Anthony Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
709 Pierce Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Teen Parent Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
456 Bay Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-4035
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-4035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1180 Rocky Creek Road
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Grades: K-2
| 312 students
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bibb County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Bibb County, GA include Academy For Classical Education, Alexander Ii Magnet School and Price Academy.
How many public schools are located in Bibb County?
43 public schools are located in Bibb County.
What percentage of students in Bibb County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Bibb County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bibb County?
Bibb County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bibb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bibb County include: Northeast High School vs. Central High School, Porter Elementary School vs. Heard Elementary School, Westside High School vs. Howard High School
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