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).