For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,455 students in Macon County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Macon County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Macon County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,003 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
21%
# Black Students
24 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
3,274 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
73%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
299
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
334
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
322
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
334
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,629 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,826 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Macon County Schools School District?
Macon County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,455 students.
What is the rank of Macon County Schools School District?
Macon County Schools School District is ranked #157 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County Schools School District?
73% of Macon County Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County Schools School District?
Macon County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Macon County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,826 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 4,455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
