Howard High School

6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Howard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Howard High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,076 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Howard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1810 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Howard High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Howard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
70%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Howard High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Howard High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Howard High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Howard High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howard High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard High School's ranking?
Howard High School is ranked #1810 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Howard High School often compared to?
Howard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard High School?
The graduation rate of Howard High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Howard High School?
1,076 students attend Howard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Howard High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard High School?
Howard High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard High School offer ?
Howard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howard High School part of?
Howard High School is part of Bibb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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