For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,079 students in Macon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 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 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,079 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
549 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
31 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
3,427 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
84%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
356
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
350
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
311
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
330
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
318
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,363 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,248 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,363
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,248
$11,647
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Sycamore St
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-3265
Grades: 2-3
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Meador Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-8868
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Macon County Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Hwy 52 By Pass East
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-7545
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Macon County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #77.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fairlane Dr
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2970
Grades: PK-1
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,079 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #53 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 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?
84% of Macon County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,248 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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