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Best Macon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,999 students in Macon, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon, GA are Academy For Classical Education, Macon Youth Development Campus and Price Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Macon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Macon, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Classical Education, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Macon, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Price Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-2800
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Howard High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Rutland High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Vip Academy (Virtual)
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4872
Gr: 4-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Northeast High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-4157
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Westside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Southwest High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Williamson Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4459
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Macon, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon, GA include Academy For Classical Education, Macon Youth Development Campus and Price Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Macon?
13 public high schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Macon are often viewed compared to one another?

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