- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, GA
Howard High School
Federal NCES profile for Howard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130042003726
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Howard High School grew from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 130042003726 · Macon, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (1,013 students)
Howard High School grew from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 1,133 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 70.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Howard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Central High S
Central High School
892 students
What this shows Howard High School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard High School compares
Howard High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
White 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Howard High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Howard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Macon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Westside High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Rutland High School
Standard public school
921 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
892 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest High School
Standard public school
860 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northeast High School
Standard public school
794 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative education program
36 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard High School
How many students attend Howard High School?
Howard High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard High School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard High School?
100.0% of students at Howard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard High School?
The largest demographic group at Howard High School is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard High School?
Howard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Howard High School rank among high schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard High School ranks #3 of 7 high 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 high schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Howard High School, Bibb County also operates Westside High School (1,013 students), Howard Middle School (973 students), and Rutland High School (921 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.