Serving 771 students in grades 6-8, Macon County Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher 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: 6-8
Enrollment: 771 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Macon County Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon County Junior 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.
What is Macon County Junior High School's ranking?
Macon County Junior High School is ranked #695 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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).
How many students attend Macon County Junior High School?
771 students attend Macon County Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Macon County Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macon County Junior High School?
Macon County Junior 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 Junior High School offer ?
Macon County Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Macon County Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 771 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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