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Academy For Classical Education

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Alternative Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia alternative schools

Summary

Academy For Classical Education is a public charter school located in Macon, Georgia that serves 1,808 students in grades K-12. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratio.

With graduation rates ranging from 84.4% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 40%, Academy For Classical Education is clearly providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's students also excel on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and 8th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

When compared to nearby schools, VIP Academy (Virtual), a public virtual school in the Bibb County district, has much lower proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. This further highlights the exceptional performance of Academy For Classical Education, which has maintained its high standards over the past several years. The school's success could serve as a model for other educational institutions seeking to provide a rigorous, classical education and achieve exceptional student outcomes.

1,808

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,894

Per pupil spending ?

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 238-5757

District: State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

African American:

16.8%

Asian:

8.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2022 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (71% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia alternative schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Georgia avg41%

Elementary school

123^rd of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

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Middle school

34^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 6%▬ steady since 2021

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★★★★★

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High school

24^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	90.8	123 of 1238	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	96 of 1248	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	72 of 1242	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	69 of 1244	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	87 of 1214	92.8%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	95.1	34 of 584	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	26 of 588	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	23 of 577	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	28 of 567	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	94.5	31 of 542	94.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	24 of 452	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	16 of 458	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	93.5	8 of 442	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	4 of 429	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	10 of 410	97.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science83%+45 vs state

American Literature and Composition80%+40 vs state

United States History79%+41 vs state

Algebra I76%+31 vs state

Social Studies73%+34 vs state

Biology70%+26 vs state

Mathematics70%+27 vs state

English Language Arts65%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy For Classical Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5665 New Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 238-5757	1,808	135	13.4	17.1%	1,232 (68.1%)	303 (16.8%)	64 (3.5%)	154 (8.5%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (2.8%)								(n/a)	80.3	75.8	70.3	79.4	46.0	58.7	68.3	69.7	65.0	78.6	77.7	68.8	69.0	58.6	62.9	83.4	85.5	80.0	73.1	$11,894	$275	$11,619
Price Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	304 Pierce Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-2800	14	3	4.6	35.7%	4 (28.6%)	8 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Georgia Academy for the Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2895 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-6083	100	34	2.9	33.0%	43 (43.0%)	47 (47.0%)	5 (5.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)								(n/a)
VIP Academy (Virtual)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	2011 Riverside Drive	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	Yes	No	(478) 779-4872	398	13	30.3	6.8%	56 (14.1%)	296 (74.4%)	20 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)								(n/a)	16.5	21.2	24.6	8.7					21.1	33.3					10.5	12.9		20.0	21.2
Department of Corrections	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	300 Patrol Rd	Forsyth	31029	Monroe County	Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(478) 992-5916	121				16 (13.2%)	99 (81.8%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Classical Education

How many students attend Academy For Classical Education?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,808 students attended Academy For Classical Education.

Is Academy For Classical Education a good school?

Yes. Academy For Classical Education ranks in the top 9.9% of Georgia alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Classical Education?

Students at Academy For Classical Education are 68% White, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Academy For Classical Education in?

State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education

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