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#1100 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 42% in state
Macon Middle School
Middle School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1345 Wells Grove Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macon Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Nantahala SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | Not available | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macon Middle School is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macon Middle School
Macon Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 573 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macon Middle School
What grades does Macon Middle School serve?
Macon Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Macon Middle School?
Macon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macon Middle School rank in NC?
Macon Middle School ranks #1,100 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Macon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Macon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macon Middle School a charter school?
No, Macon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Macon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macon Middle School?
99.5% of students at Macon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (828) 524-3766
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28734; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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