For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,174 students in Macon County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Macon County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Macon County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 51% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
51%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,535
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,151
$16,653
Best Macon County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District is ranked #187 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County R-I School District?
88% of Macon County R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County R-I School District?
Macon County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Macon County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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