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Porter Elementary School

Q: Is Porter Elementary School a good school?

Porter Elementary School ranks 774 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

774^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Porter Elementary School in Macon, GA, serves about 400 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the Bibb County school district, and it is showing real signs of a turnaround after years of struggling.

The most exciting news is in science. In the latest school year, 56.3% of 5th graders scored proficient or above—far outpacing the district average of 34.7% and even beating the state average of 44.2%. That’s a huge jump from just two years ago, when only 24.7% of 5th graders were proficient. This is the strongest science result among all nearby schools, including higher-ranked Skyview Elementary School (46.8%) and Heard Elementary School (42.1%). Math is also improving, with 4th graders now matching the district average and 5th graders slightly exceeding it. The school’s overall state ranking has climbed from the bottom 10% to the 37th percentile—its best showing in nearly a decade.

Another standout is attendance. Only 13.6% of students are chronically absent, which is less than half the district rate (27.5%) and better than the state average (17.7%). That’s on par with the area’s top performers and far better than nearby schools like John Robert Lewis Elementary School (30.5%) and Ingram/Pye Elementary School (30.1%). The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and spends about $16,330 per student. While reading scores are still below district averages, the overall trend is positive, and Porter is now outperforming several district peers like Bruce Elementary School and Southfield Elementary School. For parents, this is a school clearly on the rise, with strong science, improving math, and a culture of attendance that supports learning.

400

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,330

Per pupil spending ?

53.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216

(478) 779-4350

District: Bibb County

Students who attend Porter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rutland Middle School
High:	Rutland High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.3%

African American:

39.5%

White:

16.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2016 → 37th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (34% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg32%

Georgia avg47%

774^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Bibb County

165^th of 202Bibb County among Georgia districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.9	774 of 1222	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	18.1	1028 of 1238	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.9	1111 of 1236	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.4	856 of 1223	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.2	940 of 1220	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.2	957 of 1214	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.5	979 of 1234	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	853 of 1209	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.6	891 of 1205	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.6	749 of 1233	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	22.7	979 of 1240	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	48.0	775 of 1231	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.0	837 of 1225	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.5	604 of 1201	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.4	695 of 1212	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.1	509 of 1183	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.6	487 of 1133	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.6	490 of 1134	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.9	433 of 1125	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.1	656 of 1101	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	477 of 829	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.0	739 of 892	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.5	835 of 879	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	41.6	458 of 870	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.9	722 of 876	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	15.2	314 of 317	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.5	300 of 304	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.9	279 of 286	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	33.0	208 of 283	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	825 of 1189	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.1	972 of 1224	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.6	1051 of 1223	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.3	780 of 1212	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.6	878 of 1206	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.6	366 of 504	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	12.2	562 of 583	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	523 of 565	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	28.1	414 of 535	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.0	438 of 516	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.1	658 of 1186	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	18.4	1027 of 1225	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.8	1143 of 1220	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	25.1	918 of 1210	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.9	965 of 1209	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)45th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2026)42nd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)31st percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)27th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)1st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science56%+12 vs state

Mathematics27%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a principal
Monday, June 5, 2017

Porter is a culturally responsive school dedicated to student achievement for all students. Porter has dedicated teachers, families, and students. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 6, 2017

My daughter started school at Porter this year and we could not be happier. It is a small, friendly school and the administration is excellent. We love Porter! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Porter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5802 School Rd	Macon	31216	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4350	400	31	12.9	53.8%	64 (16.0%)	158 (39.5%)	161 (40.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	33.9	774^th of 1222 public elementary schools	36.7%		18.1	1028^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.0%	254	19.7	34.5	28.1				56.3			$16,330	$2,004	$14,326
Heard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6515 Houston Rd	Macon	31216	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4250	596	40	14.8	55.2%	224 (37.6%)	267 (44.8%)	55 (9.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)	50.4	541^st of 1222 public elementary schools	55.7%		43.5	642^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	48.1%	101	48.0	53.0	31.6				42.1			$14,744	$1,661	$13,084
Southfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4375 Bloomfield Drive Ext	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4800	630	45	13.9	73.7%	15 (2.4%)	478 (75.9%)	101 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	15.8	1065^th of 1222 public elementary schools	12.8%		13.2	1128^th of 1238 public elementary schools	8.9%	63	25.3	30.7	19.1				22.4			$16,481	$2,369	$14,112
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5700 Fulton Mill Rd	Lizella	31052	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3956	423	33	12.8	57.2%	188 (44.4%)	160 (37.8%)	44 (10.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	63	400^th of 1222 public elementary schools	67.3%		53	525^th of 1238 public elementary schools	57.6%	125	54.4	46.9	56.5				46.8			$17,517	$1,947	$15,570
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3660 Houston Ave	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4558	411	28	14.6	79.1%	18 (4.4%)	333 (81.0%)	39 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	19.5	1003^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	17.9%		10.9	1165^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.9%	162	26.0	20.0	23.5				34.3			$16,241	$2,632	$13,609
Veterans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4901 Faubus Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4800	715	51	14.1	73.7%	26 (3.6%)	539 (75.4%)	130 (18.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	12	1127^th of 1222 public elementary schools	7.8%		6.8	1218^th of 1238 public elementary schools	1.6%	91	17.6	22.0	17.3				26.1			$14,836	$2,462	$12,374
Hartley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2500	385	30	12.8	75.8%	4 (1.0%)	370 (96.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	9	1169^th of 1222 public elementary schools	4.3%		6	1227^th of 1238 public elementary schools	0.9%	58	21.7	10.2	20.0				15.0			$17,159	$2,453	$14,707
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Sullivan Rd	Warner Robins	31093	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 929-7816	564	44	12.7	100.0%	91 (16.1%)	361 (64.0%)	74 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	30.3	833^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	31.8%		34.6	759^th of 1238 public elementary schools	38.7%	74	34.6	44.2	27.4				28.8			$15,901	$1,163	$14,738
Ingram/Pye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3000	450	32	14.0	81.6%	4 (0.9%)	413 (91.8%)	22 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	11.1	1139^th of 1222 public elementary schools	6.8%		6.5	1222^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	1.3%	83	16.9	18.0	17.6				25.5			$16,904	$2,662	$14,242
Cirrus Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1870 Pio Nono Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 250-1376	429	25	17.5	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	393 (91.6%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	4.1	1214^th of 1222 public elementary schools	0.7%		7.1	1209^th of 1238 public elementary schools	2.3%	5	7.9	8.6	8.2	7.0	6.0	7.0	2.0	8.8	0.0	$17,110	$1,522	$15,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Porter Elementary School?

Students at Porter Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 40% African American, 16% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Porter Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Porter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rutland Middle School
High : Rutland High School

Is Porter Elementary School a good school?

Porter Elementary School ranks 774^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Porter Elementary School in?

Bibb County

How many students attend Porter Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 400 students attended Porter Elementary School.

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