- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Ii Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130042000198
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Ii Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Ii Magnet School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Ii Magnet School ranks #4 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Alexander Ii Magnet School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130042000198 · Macon, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Alexander Ii Magnet School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alexander Ii Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school
Alexander Ii Magnet School
465 students
What this shows Alexander Ii Magnet School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Ii Magnet School compares
Alexander Ii Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
White 9.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Alexander Ii Magnet School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Ii Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Ii Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Ii Magnet School
How many students attend Alexander Ii Magnet School?
Alexander Ii Magnet School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Ii Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Ii Magnet School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Ii Magnet School?
100.0% of students at Alexander Ii Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Ii Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Ii Magnet School is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Ii Magnet School?
Alexander Ii Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Ii Magnet School rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Ii Magnet School ranks #4 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Alexander Ii Magnet School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.