Bibb County

Macon, Georgia — 35 schools

21,392
Total Enrollment
35
Schools
$15,811
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bibb County operates 35 public schools serving 21,392 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 23 other, 6 high, 6 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,334 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bibb County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,811 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.9% local, 36.6% state, and 24.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $71,211 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #119 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 7 of 35 schools offering Advanced Placement (67 AP courses district-wide), a 396.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.9% African American, 10.6% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bibb County school enrollment varies 82× across entities

Bibb County school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 1,145 students (highest), a spread of 1,131 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bibb County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bibb County student-counselor ratio is 397:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bibb County chronic absenteeism rate is 36.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.5%
Federal
36.6%
State
38.9%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
119 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bibb County county, where this district is located.

$1,085
Studio/mo
$1,158
1 BR/mo
$1,307
2 BR/mo
$1,567
3 BR/mo
$1,731
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,211
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 35 schools in Bibb County.

White 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 75.9%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

7 / 35
Schools with AP
67 AP courses total
396.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bibb County

School Enrollment
Howard High School
1,145
Westside High School
1,013
Howard Middle School
973
Rutland High School
921
Weaver Middle School
894
Central High School
892
Southwest High School
860
Rutland Middle School
849
Northeast High School
794
Veterans Elementary School
715
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
712
Appling Middle School
677
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
675
Ballard Hudson Middle School
671
Southfield Elementary School
630
Miller Magnet Middle School
614
Springdale Elementary School
609
Heard Elementary School
596
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
583
Heritage Elementary School
524
Carter Elementary School
520
Lane Elementary School
484
Vineville Academy
479
Union Elementary School
475
Alexander Ii Magnet School
465
Ingram/Pye Elementary School
450
Burdell Elementary School
433
Skyview Elementary School
423
Bruce Elementary School
411
Porter Elementary School
400
Vip Academy (Virtual)
398
Hartley Elementary School
385
Bernd Elementary School
356
Williams Elementary School
294
Price Academy
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bibb County?

Bibb County has 35 schools, including 6 high, 6 middle, 23 other. Total enrollment is 21,392 students.

How much does Bibb County spend per student?

Bibb County spends $15,811 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #119 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Bibb County?

The average teacher salary in Bibb County is $71,211 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bibb County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bibb County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bibb County?

Bibb County students are 75.9% African American, 10.6% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 35 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bibb County?

Bibb County has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #119 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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