Bibb County

Bibb County Schools serves approximately 19,000 students across 35 schools in Macon, Georgia, including 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, with the district ranking in the 18th percentile statewide.

For parents seeking strong academic options, Miller Magnet Middle School is the district's standout, with 88% of students proficient in Algebra I—nearly double the state average—and 8th-grade math proficiency of 51.7% versus the district's 20.7%. Among elementary schools, Springdale Elementary School leads with 64.6% 4th-grade math proficiency, followed closely by Carter Elementary School (60.8% 5th-grade math) and Skyview Elementary School (56.5% 5th-grade math)—all exceeding state averages. At the high school level, Howard High School posts the strongest test scores (38.8% Biology proficiency), while Central High School leads graduation rates at 96.5%. Several schools show remarkable improvement, including Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, which jumped from the 1,064th to 821st ranking, and Porter Elementary School, which improved from 1,119th to 771st.

However, significant challenges remain. John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks in the 1st percentile with just 3.4% 4th-grade math proficiency, while Southwest High School ranks in the 4th percentile with only 9.9% Algebra I proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern at 27.5% versus the state's 17.7%, with Westside High School at 47.1%. Notably, the district's 89% graduation rate exceeds the state average despite low test scores, and magnet programs like Alexander II Magnet School demonstrate that high achievement is possible within the district. Higher spending doesn't guarantee better outcomes—Williams Elementary School spends the most per student yet ranks in the 10th percentile. English Language Arts scores will be released in December, providing additional context for these findings.