Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Macon County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 967 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Macon County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon County High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Macon County High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macon County High School?
The graduation rate of Macon County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Macon County High School?
967 students attend Macon County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Macon County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macon County High School?
Macon County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Macon County High School offer ?
Macon County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Macon County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 967 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
