Top 5 Best Macon County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,898 students in Macon County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 126 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Macon County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, TN are Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Macon County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Grades: 2-3
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Macon County Junior High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
417 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Macon County High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #66.
Hermitage Springs Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17580 Clay County Hwy
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2414
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Red Boiling Springs School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Grades: PK-1
| 505 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Macon County, TN

Macon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6000 Clay Co Hw
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
2575 North Springs Rd
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Macon County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, TN include Central Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Macon County Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County, TN?
8 public schools are located in Macon County, TN.
What percentage of students in Macon County, TN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Macon County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County, TN?
Macon County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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