Macon County Schools & Education
Macon County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,534
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#96
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Macon County
Measured School Summary
Macon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 87.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,534 per pupil, Macon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
14 public schools and 6 districts 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #96 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
87.1%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,534
$200 above the state average
School coverage
14
6 districts 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 14 public schools across 6 districts, 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.
Review-carefully county
Macon County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#96
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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 CO. R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,210 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
LA PLATA R-II
Elementary and high visible
311 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BEVIER C-4
Elementary and high visible
214 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ATLANTA C-3
Elementary and high visible
203 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MACON CO. R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Macon County district systems?
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, Missouri
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 Diverse Array of Small Districts
Macon County manages 14 public schools for its 2,072 students, with an even split between elementary and high school buildings. Six different school districts provide education across this rural landscape.
High Investment for Every Student
Macon County spends $6,534 per pupil, exceeding the state average investment of $6,334. While the graduation rate of 87.1% matches the national average, it trails the Missouri state average of 91.3%.
Focus on the Macon County R-I District
Macon County R-I is the largest provider, educating 1,210 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional public system with zero charter schools currently in operation.
Quiet Rural and Town Classrooms
Ten schools are located in rural areas, while four serve town centers, offering a classic Missouri educational experience. The average school size is a modest 173 students, ranging from small rural schools to Macon Elementary with 486 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
2,072
14 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Macon County
MACON CO. R-I
LA PLATA R-II
BEVIER C-4
ATLANTA C-3
MACON CO. R-IV
CALLAO C-8
14 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACON ELEMENTARY | Record | MACON CO. R-I | MACON, 63552Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 486 |
| MACON SENIOR HIGH | Record | MACON CO. R-I | MACON, 63552Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 438 |
| MACON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MACON CO. R-I | MACON, 63552Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 286 |
| LA PLATA ELEM. | Record | LA PLATA R-II | LA PLATA, 63549Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 165 |
| LA PLATA HIGH | Record | LA PLATA R-II | LA PLATA, 63549Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 146 |
| BEVIER ELEM. | Record | BEVIER C-4 | BEVIER, 63532Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 141 |
| ATLANTA ELEM. | Record | ATLANTA C-3 | ATLANTA, 63530Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 106 |
| ATLANTA HIGH | Record | ATLANTA C-3 | ATLANTA, 63530Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 97 |
| BEVIER HIGH | Record | BEVIER C-4 | BEVIER, 63532Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| MACON CO. HIGH | Record | MACON CO. R-IV | NEW CAMBRIA, 63558Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 51 |
| MACON CO. ELEM. | Record | MACON CO. R-IV | NEW CAMBRIA, 63558Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 44 |
| CALLAO ELEM. | Record | CALLAO C-8 | CALLAO, 63534Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 39 |
| FAMILY LITERACY CENTER | Record | MACON CO. R-I | MACON, 63552Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| MACON AREA CTE CENTER | Record | MACON CO. R-I | MACON, 63552Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,534
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Macon County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Macon County, Missouri?
Macon County manages 14 public schools for its 2,072 students, with an even split between elementary and high school buildings. Six different school districts provide education across this rural landscape.
How do schools in Macon County perform academically?
Macon County spends $6,534 per pupil, exceeding the state average investment of $6,334. While the graduation rate of 87.1% matches the national average, it trails the Missouri state average of 91.3%.
What are the major school districts in Macon County, Missouri?
Macon County R-I is the largest provider, educating 1,210 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional public system with zero charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Macon County?
Ten schools are located in rural areas, while four serve town centers, offering a classic Missouri educational experience. The average school size is a modest 173 students, ranging from small rural schools to Macon Elementary with 486 students.
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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.