Howard High School

Howard High School sits in west Macon, a part of town with a tight-knit feel and strong community pride, and while its academic scores place it in the middle of the pack statewide, it's the kind of school where families who are deeply rooted in the neighborhood tend to stay connected long after graduation. Science is a relative strength here, which could appeal to students with an interest in that direction. Families considering Howard should look beyond the rankings and focus on the school's place in the broader Macon community — a mid-sized Georgia city with a rich musical and cultural history that gives students plenty of context beyond the classroom.