Macon County Schools & Education
Macon County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,057
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#13
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Macon County
Measured School Summary
Macon County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,057 per pupil, Macon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Macon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,057
$787 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Macon County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Macon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Macon County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#13
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Macon County
Elementary to high school visible
1,790 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Macon County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Macon County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Macon County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
An Intimate Network for Higher Learning
Macon County manages a total of 7 public schools serving 1,790 students within a single unified district. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and one specialized PK-12 campus. This small footprint fosters a tight-knit educational community for local families.
A Single Dedicated County District
All public education is overseen by the Macon County School District, which manages the area's 1,790 students. No charter schools exist in the county, making the traditional public system the primary educational driver. Booker T Washington High is the district's flagship high school, serving nearly 500 students.
Balanced Town and Rural Classrooms
The county's schools are split between four town-based and three rural locations, providing diverse environments for its 298-student average school size. Booker T Washington High is the largest at 478 students, while Tuskegee Institute Middle offers a smaller setting with 213 students. This blend offers families a choice between community hubs and quieter, rural campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
1,790
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Macon County
Macon County
7 Public Schools in Macon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High | Record | Macon County | Tuskegee, 36083Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 478 |
| George Washington Carver Elementary School | Record | Macon County | Tuskegee, 36083Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 405 |
| Notasulga High School | Record | Macon County | Notasulga, 36866Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 298 |
| Tuskegee Public Elementary | Record | Macon County | Tuskegee, 36083Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 265 |
| Tuskegee Institute Middle School | Record | Macon County | Tuskegee Institute, 36088Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 213 |
| DC Wolfe School | Record | Macon County | Shorter, 36075Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 131 |
| Macon County Area Vocational School | Record | Macon County | Tuskegee Institute, 36088Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Macon County
Tuskegee, 36083 / Rural: Fringe
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
Macon County
Tuskegee Institute, 36088 / Town: Distant
Macon County Area Vocational School
Macon County
Tuskegee Institute, 36088 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,057
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Macon County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Macon County, Alabama?
Macon County manages a total of 7 public schools serving 1,790 students within a single unified district. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and one specialized PK-12 campus. This small footprint fosters a tight-knit educational community for local families.
What are the major school districts in Macon County, Alabama?
All public education is overseen by the Macon County School District, which manages the area's 1,790 students. No charter schools exist in the county, making the traditional public system the primary educational driver. Booker T Washington High is the district's flagship high school, serving nearly 500 students.
What is the school experience like in Macon County?
The county's schools are split between four town-based and three rural locations, providing diverse environments for its 298-student average school size. Booker T Washington High is the largest at 478 students, while Tuskegee Institute Middle offers a smaller setting with 213 students. This blend offers families a choice between community hubs and quieter, rural campuses.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.