These are 5 best public high schools in Macon area for 2026. See if your child is a student
Is your child’s school one of the best around? Well, it could actually be.
A study by Niche found the best public high schools in the Macon, Georgia area for 2026 and here’s how they did it:
The rankings for the best public high schools are based on student and teacher data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from the public.
Niche also analyzes and grades each school’s academics and culture:
- Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
- Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.
- Clubs & Activities Grade: Based on expenses per student and survey responses on clubs and activities from students and parents.
- Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
- Parent/Student Surveys Grade: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.
- Resources & Facilities Grade: Based on expenses per student, staffing, and survey responses on facilities from students and parents.
- Sports Grade: Based on the number of sports, participation, and survey responses on athletics and athletic facilities from students and parents.
Let’s see which schools are the best in the Macon area:
Best Macon area public high schools
Academy for Classical Education (ACE)
ACE is the number one best school in the Macon area, according to the 2026 Niche study. 71% of students at ACE are proficient in math and 73% in reading.
Address: 5665 New Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Niche overall grade: A
Student/teacher ratio: 13 to 1
Other grades: A in academics, A for teachers and A in sports.
Address: 920 SR 96, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Niche overall grade: A
Student/teacher ratio: 18 to 1
Other grades: A in diveristy and A- in academics and sports
Address: 340 Piney Grove Rd, Kathleen, GA 31047
Niche overall grade: A-
Student/teacher ratio: 19 to 1
Other grades: A in diversity and A- in clubs & activities
Address: 300 Montpelier Ave, Forsyth, GA 31029
Niche overall grade: A-
Student/teacher ratio: 16 to 1
Other grades: A in clubs & activities, A- in teachers and diversity
Address: 1307 North Ave #2614, Perry, GA 31069
Niche overall grade: A-
Student/teacher ratio: 19 to 1
Other grades: A in sports and diversity
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