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Best Macon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,963 students in Macon, GA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle 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.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Howard Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1646b Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ballard Hudson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Anthony Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3390
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 middle schools in Macon, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon, GA include Academy For Classical Education, Macon Youth Development Campus and Price Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon?
15 public middle schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Macon are often viewed compared to one another?

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