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Northeast High School

1646 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211Bibb County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
742
Students
Total enrolled
81%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 6% vs nat'l
$15,811
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 742 students in grades 09–12 in Macon, Georgia.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,811 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Northeast High School is a large high in Macon, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 742 students. The district invests $15,811 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Northeast High School

742
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution384 male · 358 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 742 students
Student Composition
94%
White3%
Black94%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130042001943

Academic Outcomes at Northeast High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
81
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
81%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31211

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,811Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,811
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,957
Student Support$3,004
Administration$1,897
Operations$2,372
Other$1,581
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,811 spent per student, an estimated $7,004 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
39%
State government
36.6%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
24.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 81% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southfield Elementary SchoolJohn Robert Lewis Elementary SchoolVeterans Elementary SchoolMartin Luther King Jr Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Howard Middle SchoolWeaver Middle SchoolRutland Middle SchoolBallard Hudson Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Howard High SchoolWestside High SchoolRutland High SchoolCentral High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBibb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBibb County →
Phone: (478)779-4157
NCES ID: 130042001943
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Macon seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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Mid
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Mid
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High
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High
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
1646 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.