Macon County School District
School District · Tuskegee, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,599
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Macon County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Macon County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Notasulga High School
Notasulga · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Tuskegee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dc Wolfe School
Shorter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#117 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,599
+$4,791 vs Alabama median
District size
1,769 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Macon County ranks #117 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Macon County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Notasulga High School (7.9/10), George Washington Carver Elementary School (6.4/10), and Dc Wolfe School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Macon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notasulga High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | George Washington Carver Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Dc Wolfe School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Tuskegee Institute Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Booker T Washington High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Tuskegee Public Elementary | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Macon County
Macon County is a Tuskegee, Alabama school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $17,599 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Macon County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Notasulga High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Macon County students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Macon County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Macon County with test data.
Schools in Macon County
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Tuskegee
- Total Enrollment
- 1,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Macon County?
Macon County has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Macon County?
The average composite rating for Macon County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Macon County?
Macon County spends $17,599 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Macon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Macon County is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Macon County?
Notasulga High School is the highest-rated school in Macon County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Macon County?
Across schools in Macon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Macon County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Macon County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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