- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, GA
Southwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130042001944
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Southwest High School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130042001944 · Macon, GA High · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Southwest High School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Southwest High 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
Southwest High School
860 students
What this shows Southwest High School reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest High School compares
Southwest High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
860
Bigger than 88% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% 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
52.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Southwest High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Southwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest High 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 high schools in Macon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Howard High School
Standard public school
1,145 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest High School
How many students attend Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has 860 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest High School?
100.0% of students at Southwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest High School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest High School?
Southwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Southwest High School rank among high schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High School ranks #4 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 Southwest High 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.