Bibb County Schools & Education
Bibb County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,967
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#151
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bibb County
Measured School Summary
Bibb County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,967 per pupil, Bibb County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bibb County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
40 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
22/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #151 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,967
$438 below the state average
School coverage
40
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bibb County has 40 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bibb County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bibb County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 40 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#151
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 28 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bibb County
Elementary to high school visible
21,392 students
35 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Academy For Classical Education
Other grade structure
1,807 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
469 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
State Schools
Other grade structure
95 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Bibb County is the largest listed district slice, with 35 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bibb County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bibb County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bibb County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse and Large Urban School System
Bibb County manages a robust educational network of 40 public schools serving 23,796 students. The system includes 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools, along with specialized education centers. This urban infrastructure is spread across four different districts, making it one of the largest systems in the region.
Macon's Major Districts and Charter Choices
The Bibb County district is the primary provider, serving 21,392 students across 35 campuses. Charter schools play a notable role here, with the Academy For Classical Education alone enrolling 1,807 students as one of two charter options in the county. This variety gives families in the Macon area multiple pathways for their children's education.
City Schooling with Large-Scale Campuses
Most students attend one of the 33 schools located in city settings, where the average school size is 595 students. Large campuses like Howard High School, with over 1,000 students, define the educational experience for many teenagers. The landscape is primarily urban, though seven schools are situated in more rural pockets of the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
40
in Bibb County
Reported Enrollment
23,796
40 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Bibb County
Bibb County
GuideState Charter Schools II- Academy For Classical Education
State Charter Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy
State Schools
40 Public Schools in Bibb County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 40 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Classical Education | Profile | State Charter Schools II- Academy For Classical Education | Macon, 31210City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,807 |
| Howard High School | Profile | Bibb County | Macon, 31210Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,076 |
| Westside High School | Profile | Bibb County | Macon, 31206City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,025 |
| Howard Middle School | Profile | Bibb County | Macon, 31210Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 992 |
| Weaver Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31206Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 909 |
| Rutland High School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31216City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 907 |
| Central High School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 844 |
| Rutland Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31216City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 812 |
| Southwest High School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31206City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 800 |
| Ballard Hudson Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 744 |
| Northeast High School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31211City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 742 |
| Southfield Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31206City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 737 |
| John Robert Lewis Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 733 |
| Veterans Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 697 |
| Appling Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31211City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 648 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31211City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 631 |
| Miller Magnet Middle School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 585 |
| Rosa Taylor Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31204City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 583 |
| Heritage Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31220Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Springdale Elementary School | Record | Bibb County | Macon, 31210City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 562 |
Academy For Classical Education
State Charter Schools II- Academy For Classical Education
Macon, 31210 / City: Midsize
Howard High School
Bibb County
Macon, 31210 / Rural: Fringe
Westside High School
Bibb County
Macon, 31206 / City: Midsize
Howard Middle School
Bibb County
Macon, 31210 / Rural: Fringe
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Bibb County
Macon, 31204 / City: Midsize
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Bibb County
Macon, 31211 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,967
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Bibb County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bibb County, Georgia?
Bibb County manages a robust educational network of 40 public schools serving 23,796 students. The system includes 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools, along with specialized education centers. This urban infrastructure is spread across four different districts, making it one of the largest systems in the region.
What are the major school districts in Bibb County, Georgia?
The Bibb County district is the primary provider, serving 21,392 students across 35 campuses. Charter schools play a notable role here, with the Academy For Classical Education alone enrolling 1,807 students as one of two charter options in the county. This variety gives families in the Macon area multiple pathways for their children's education.
What is the school experience like in Bibb County?
Most students attend one of the 33 schools located in city settings, where the average school size is 595 students. Large campuses like Howard High School, with over 1,000 students, define the educational experience for many teenagers. The landscape is primarily urban, though seven schools are situated in more rural pockets of the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.