For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,871 students in 31216, GA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 31216 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31216, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31216, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31216, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31216, GA include Heard Elementary School, Porter Elementary School and Rutland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31216?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31216.
What is the racial composition of students in 31216?
31216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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