For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6260 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4369
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
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).
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