For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in Macon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Macon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
887 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
77%
36%
# White Students
92 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
8%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
95
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,894 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,894
$14,333
Spending / Student
$14,030
$13,458
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Macon County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #209 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County School District?
77% of Macon County School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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