For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 932 students in Macon, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon, MS are B F Liddell Middle School and Earl Nash Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Macon, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B F Liddell Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Wayne Street, P O Bo
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4880
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Earl Nash Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Gandy Tindal Rd, P O Box 39
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-5203
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-5203
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Macon, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Wayne Street
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4120
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4120
Gr: 5-6 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Macon, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon, MS include B F Liddell Middle School and Earl Nash Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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