Best Public Schools in 31216 (Macon, GA) (2025-26)

Best 31216 Georgia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,768 students in 31216, GA (there are , serving 745 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 31216, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 31216, GA are Heard Elementary School, Porter Elementary School and Rutland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 31216 have an score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31216, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 31216, GA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Heard Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
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6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250

Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Porter Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350

Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Rutland Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
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6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369

Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #44.

Rutland High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
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6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041

Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 31216, GA?

The top-ranked public schools in 31216, GA include Heard Elementary School, Porter Elementary School and Rutland Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 31216?

4 public schools are located in 31216.

What percentage of students in 31216 go to public school?

79% of all K-12 students in 31216 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 31216?

31216 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).