For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,099 students in Macon County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 119 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Macon County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, GA are Macon County Middle School, Macon County Elementary School and Macon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Macon County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
D. F. Douglass Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
425 Washington St
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Macon County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, GA include Macon County Middle School, Macon County Elementary School and Macon County High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
3 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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