Macon Co. High School

501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 44 students in grades 6-12, Macon Co. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Macon Co. High School's student population of 44 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Raiders

School Rankings

Macon Co. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon Co. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#611 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
40-59%
40%
40-59%
43%
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
≥50%
90%
(22-23)
27.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macon Co. High School's ranking?
Macon Co. High School is ranked #611 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Macon Co. High School often compared to?
Macon Co. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macon Senior High School, Bevier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macon Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Macon Co. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Macon Co. High School?
44 students attend Macon Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Macon Co. High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macon Co. High School?
Macon Co. High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Macon Co. High School offer ?
Macon Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macon Co. High School part of?
Macon Co. High School is part of Macon County R-IV School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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