Macon County Schools School District
School District · Franklin, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Macon County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Macon County Schools 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.
Macon Early College High School
Franklin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Macon Elementary
Franklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nantahala School
Topton · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#54 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,238
+$126 vs North Carolina median
District size
4,460 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Macon County Schools ranks #54 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Macon County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Macon Early College High School (7.9/10), South Macon Elementary (7.5/10), and Nantahala School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Macon County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Macon County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macon Early College High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | South Macon Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Nantahala School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Iotla Valley Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Macon Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Cartoogechaye Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Mountain View Intermediate | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Franklin High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Highlands School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | East Franklin Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Macon County Schools
Macon County Schools is a Franklin, North Carolina school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,460 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,238 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Macon County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Macon Early College High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Macon County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Macon County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Macon County Schools with test data.
Schools in Macon County Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Franklin
- Total Enrollment
- 4,460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 322
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Macon County Schools?
Macon County Schools has 12 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Macon County Schools?
The average composite rating for Macon County Schools is 6.3/10. 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 Schools?
Macon County Schools spends $13,238 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Macon County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Macon County Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Macon County Schools?
Macon Early College High School is the highest-rated school in Macon County Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Macon County Schools?
Across schools in Macon County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Macon County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Macon County Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina 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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