Summary:
Zip code 31204 in Macon, Georgia is home to 13 schools serving approximately 5,872 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with the vast majority operating under the Bibb County School District, which ranks in the bottom quartile statewide.
The standout performer in this area is Miller Magnet Middle School, the only school ranking at or above the state median. Its Algebra I proficiency rate of 88% is nearly double the state average and four times the district average, while its 8th grade math proficiency of 51.7% exceeds the state average. This success is particularly striking when compared to Ballard Hudson Middle School, which serves a similar demographic but achieves only 15.4% proficiency in 8th grade math and suffers from a 40.1% chronic absenteeism rate. Among elementary schools, Vineville Academy leads the pack with near-state-average results in several subjects and an impressively low 8.8% chronic absenteeism rate. Central High School posts an exceptional 96.5% graduation rate despite test scores below state averages, while John Robert Lewis Elementary School and Cirrus Charter Academy show critically low proficiency rates, with the latter recording 0% in 8th grade Social Studies.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as a hidden crisis, with six of the 13 schools exceeding 28% absenteeism. However, the data reveals that high achievement is possible despite economic challenges—Miller Magnet serves a 59.6% free/reduced lunch population yet outperforms schools with similar demographics. Notably, per-student spending shows no correlation with outcomes, as Ingram/Pye Elementary School spends over $16,900 per student while ranking in the 7th percentile. The VIP Academy (Virtual) serves a uniquely affluent population with only 6.78% free/reduced lunch eligibility and achieves near-state-average Algebra I results, while Georgia Academy for the Blind maintains a remarkable 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio for its specialized population.
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