Best Public Schools in Montezuma, GA

The city of Montezuma, Georgia, is home to two public schools: Macon County High School and Macon County Middle School, both serving students in the Macon County school district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both have consistently low rankings and ratings compared to state averages.

Macon County High School is ranked 374th out of 452 Georgia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students perform significantly below the state average on all End of Course (EOC) assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.2% to 27.6% compared to the state averages of 38.6% to 44.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 85.4% is also slightly below the state average. Macon County Middle School fares similarly, ranking 495th out of 584 Georgia middle schools with a 1-star rating. Its students perform well below the state average on all Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.9% to 26.4% compared to the state averages of 28.8% to 47%.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 80.86% of Macon County High School students and 100% of Macon County Middle School students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools' performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement. The consistently low rankings and ratings over the past few years indicate a lack of significant improvement or progress in addressing the underlying challenges faced by these schools.