Macon, GA is part of the Bibb County School District, which serves over 20,000 students. The district is comprised of 19 elementary, six middle, and four high schools. The district has a graduation rate of 79%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 77%. Additionally, the district's poverty rate is higher than the national average, with about 67% of students living in poverty, compared to the national average of 40%. Macon also scores slightly higher than the national average on standardized tests, with an average score of 21.9 compared to the national average of 20.5. Overall, Macon's schools are performing slightly better than the national average.