Southfield Elementary School

4375 Bloomfield Drive Ext
Macon, GA 31206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southfield Elementary 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 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Southfield Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Southfield Elementary 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 Southfield Elementary School is 0.36, 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)
#2169 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southfield Elementary 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.
9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southfield Elementary 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.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southfield Elementary 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Southfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southfield Elementary 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southfield Elementary School's ranking?
Southfield Elementary School is ranked #2169 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Southfield Elementary School often compared to?
Southfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Elementary School, Heard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Southfield Elementary School?
688 students attend Southfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southfield Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southfield Elementary School?
Southfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southfield Elementary School offer ?
Southfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southfield Elementary School part of?
Southfield Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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