For the 2025 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, Rutland Middle School and Porter Elementary 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 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6515 Houston Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Rutland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Skipper Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-3041
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
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, Rutland Middle School and Porter Elementary 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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