Best high schools in Macon (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Macon, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 135Howard High SchoolMacon · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,145 students
- 227Central High SchoolMacon · Public High15% Math proficiency · 892 students
- 325Rutland High SchoolMacon · Public High12% Math proficiency · 921 students
- 418Northeast High SchoolMacon · Public High9% Math proficiency · 794 students
- 517Westside High SchoolMacon · Public High9% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
- 615Southwest High SchoolMacon · Public High5% Math proficiency · 860 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,145 |
| 2 | Central High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.3 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 892 |
| 3 | Rutland High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 921 |
| 4 | Northeast High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 5 | Westside High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.7 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 1,013 |
| 6 | Southwest High School Macon · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 860 |
Howard High School in Macon leads the 2025 list of high schools in Macon with a Success Index (US) of 34.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia high schools rankings, every school on the Macon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Macon?
Howard High School in Macon, Georgia ranks first among high schools in Macon with a Success Index (US) of 34.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,145).
How are high schools in Macon ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.