For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,197 students in 31211, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA are Clifton Ridge Middle School and Appling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31211 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31211, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31211, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
169 Dusty Ln
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 743-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1646b Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
31211, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
990 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
2350 Alandale Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
1307 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Grades: 3-6
| 246 students
512 Ga Hwy 49
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 746-7335
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 746-7335
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 31211, GA include Clifton Ridge Middle School and Appling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31211?
2 public middle schools are located in 31211.
What is the racial composition of students in 31211?
31211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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