Top Rankings
Macon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,216 students in Macon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Macon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,216 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
20%
% White
80%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,444 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$48 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,815
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,444
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8025 Old Highway 52
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 666-3128
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 666-3128
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Gr: 2-3 | 473 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Macon County Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2222
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Macon County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Gr: 6-12 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Gr: PK-1 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,216 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #84 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County School District?
80% of Macon County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,444 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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