Macon County Schools & Education
Macon County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,210
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#155
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Macon County
Measured School Summary
Macon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,210 per pupil, Macon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 74% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower 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
3 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
13/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #155 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,210
$1,195 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Macon County has 3 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
#155
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 37 points below 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
1,114 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Macon County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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, Georgia
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.
A Community-Focused Small School System
Macon County supports a modest education system of three schools serving 1,114 total students. The single school district operates one elementary, one middle, and one high school for the local community.
Consistent Learning Under One District
All 1,114 students are enrolled in the Macon County School District, which manages the three local campuses. No charter schools exist in the county, making the traditional public system the sole provider of local education.
Town-Centered Schools and Small Classes
Every school in the county is classified as being in a town locale, providing a consistent community feel. These are intimate learning environments with an average of 371 students, ranging from Macon County Elementary's 511 pupils to the middle school's 263.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
1,114
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Macon County
Macon County
3 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Elementary School | Record | Macon County | Oglethorpe, 31068Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 511 |
| Macon County High School | Record | Macon County | Montezuma, 31063Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 340 |
| Macon County Middle School | Record | Macon County | Montezuma, 31063Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 263 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,210
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Macon County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Macon County, Georgia?
Macon County supports a modest education system of three schools serving 1,114 total students. The single school district operates one elementary, one middle, and one high school for the local community.
What are the major school districts in Macon County, Georgia?
All 1,114 students are enrolled in the Macon County School District, which manages the three local campuses. No charter schools exist in the county, making the traditional public system the sole provider of local education.
What is the school experience like in Macon County?
Every school in the county is classified as being in a town locale, providing a consistent community feel. These are intimate learning environments with an average of 371 students, ranging from Macon County Elementary's 511 pupils to the middle school's 263.
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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.