Macon County School District
School District · Oglethorpe, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#155 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,984
+$2,856 vs Georgia median
District size
1,099 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Macon County ranks #155 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Macon County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Macon County Middle School (6.3/10), Macon County Elementary School (5.5/10), and Macon County High School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Macon County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Macon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macon County Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Macon County Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Macon County High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Macon County
Macon County is a Oglethorpe, Georgia school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,099 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $16,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Macon County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Macon County Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Macon County students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 35.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 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
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Oglethorpe
- Total Enrollment
- 1,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Macon County?
Macon County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Macon County?
Macon County's district-level spending was $16,984 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Macon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Macon County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Macon County?
Macon County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Macon County with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Macon County?
Across schools in Macon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Macon County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Macon County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Macon County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
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- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
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- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia 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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