2021 Best School Districts in the Macon Area

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The 2021 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

Best Districts

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Monroe County Schools
School District
Forsyth, GA
Rating 4.27 out of 5 15 reviews
#1 Best School Districts in Macon Area
Senior: This school is very nice and seems to actually care about the students. The staff there shows a genuine effort to push the students to graduate. They give out so much help to each and every student. One thing I particularly don’t like about the school system is that it’s a little too much on the stricter side of things. If any “senior pranks” have happened, they would immediately be punished when it’s a tradition. Overall, it’s a good, nice school to go to.
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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
5 Total Schools
4,053 Students
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Georgia Academy for the Blind
School District
Macon, GA
#2 Best School Districts in Macon Area
grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
1 Total Schools
96 Students
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Houston County Schools
School District
Perry, GA
Rating 4.03 out of 5 58 reviews
#3 Best School Districts in Macon Area
Senior: Growing up, going through the Houston County School District has been a privilege. I learned to be independent in many ways and focus on learning to further my education so as a member of the next generation, I could improve society. Our school system is in an Air Force base town and because of that, I have gone to school with a diverse group of children and perceived a variety of backgrounds and beliefs because of it which has helped our schools, I believe, become a more understanding and successful learning environment. Our teachers, strive to push us and help us when we are struggling with learning the materials and give us multiple opportunities to better ourselves and our grades. Along with pushing us, teachers have shown us there are in fact different paths of life we can take to be successful and they are always there for encouragement.
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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
37 Total Schools
29,770 Students
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Jones County Schools
School District
Gray, GA
Rating 4.39 out of 5 38 reviews
#4 Best School Districts in Macon Area
Senior: When I was in elementary school I was diagnosed with a reading disability. Because of some great teachers I learned how to compensate for my disability. If there was anything that I would improve with Jones County Schools, it would be to provide more resources for reading disabilities.
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grade B
Overall Niche Grade
7 Total Schools
5,301 Students
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Bibb County Schools
School District
Macon, GA
Rating 3.69 out of 5 111 reviews
Senior: Bibb County has exceptional values and pursues to push their students in the direction of success! I have been involved in Bibb County schools since kindergarten and I have absolutely loved the atmosphere. While I have had a wonderful experience as a Howard Student, I will say that as a senior I have. not felt well prepared for college. I wish we had more opportunities for seniors to go through the application process, along with FASFA and so much more. I know with such large numbers this can be difficult, but it is much needed to have successful students. Being a senior is quite challenging at times and having that experience would lighten the load. My counselor has done a wonderful job giving us the time of day and even setting up meetings with colleges that we are interested in. I am very grateful for all the opportunity Bibb County has allowed me to have throughout the years and I think because of this place, I am a much better leader and individual.
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grade C
Overall Niche Grade
37 Total Schools
23,877 Students
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Peach County Schools
School District
Fort Valley, GA
Rating 3.45 out of 5 31 reviews
Junior: Peach County Highschool isn’t just a school, but a home where students, staff, and teachers create bonds that last a life-time. It is an environment that promotes growth of all who go there and houses relationships that are hard to be broken. To put it simply, we are a family. Just as all families, we have our problems and arguments, but, just as all families, we work it out. Recently we instated the PBIS system, which is where we get rewarded for exemplary behavior instead of being constantly chastised for dissatisfying behavior. The students speak and they listen. That’s one of the most crucial parts of a school system. Those above us listen to us and not every school or school system can truly say that. We have our struggles, but they provide us with what they can. After all, we are two cities brought together, many cultures blended, and most of all, bonded.
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grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
3,586 Students
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Crawford County Schools
School District
Roberta, GA
Rating 3.28 out of 5 18 reviews
Senior: I have attended the Crawford County School System since beginning school in Kindergarden, and the experience has been overall very positive. The schools are small, and this allows the teachers to know their students by name and teach in a more individualized way to better benefit their students. Like all schools, you get out what you put into it, and if you work hard at Crawford, you will get a ton out of the experience.
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grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
3 Total Schools
1,731 Students
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
Rating 3.38 out of 5 39 reviews
Parent: My middle schooler has been going to Basis for 3 years now. We love it! It should be stressed however that it is not for everyone. It is very rigorous and academically inclined. If your kid’s preference is sports or extra curricular activities rather than academia then this school isn’t for you. This school focuses immensely on academics. The teachers are extremely committed to the kids. My child has found a level of focus that I personally didn’t know she had before attending Basis. I couldn't be happier, but it does require commitment from the parents and the student(s). I see a couple of negative comments and I really believe its mostly due to parents expecting for the material to be easier. I’ve been to PTA meetings were some parents want less rigor in academics and more sports. I find that hilariously insane cause this is not that type of school; its not for everyone, but then again, neither are ivy league schools.
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
478 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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