- South Macon Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands School (501:1 vs. 370:1).
- South Macon Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highlands School (93 vs. 62).
- South Macon Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Highlands School (15 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Macon Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highlands School (93 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highlands School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Macon Elementary (33 vs. 28).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Macon Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Highlands School (15 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Macon Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands School (501:1 vs. 370:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Highlands School
5 metrics were reported by Highlands School. Comparable data for South Macon Elementary is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
36
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
11
Dual enrollment
31
SAT/ACT participation
34
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Highlands School
$13,237.98
South Macon Elementary
$13,237.98
Local revenue share
Highlands School
22%
South Macon Elementary
22%
State revenue share
Highlands School
59%
South Macon Elementary
59%
Federal revenue share
Highlands School
19%
South Macon Elementary
19%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highlands School
26.7%
South Macon Elementary
26.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Macon County
$53,298
Macon County
$53,298
Poverty rate
Macon County
14.4%
Macon County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Macon County
24.6%
Macon County
24.6%
Unemployment rate
Macon County
3.3%
Macon County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.