Serving 598 students in grades 7-8, Macon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macon Middle School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macon Middle School's ranking?
Macon Middle School is ranked #1260 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Macon Middle School?
598 students attend Macon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Macon Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macon Middle School?
Macon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macon Middle School offer ?
Macon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macon Middle School part of?
Macon Middle School is part of Macon County Schools School District.
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