Macon County Public Schools
Macon County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,450
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Macon County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Macon County has one district entry in this county file: Macon County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Franklin has the most listed schools, with 10 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
4,450
12 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Macon County
12 Public Schools in Macon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Profile | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,005 |
| Macon Middle School | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 599 |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 567 |
| South Macon Elementary | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 498 |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 403 |
| East Franklin Elementary | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 360 |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 349 |
| Highlands School | Record | Macon County Schools | Highlands, 28741Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 332 |
| Macon Early College High School | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 115 |
| Union Academy | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 103 |
| Nantahala School | Record | Macon County Schools | Topton, 28781Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 85 |
| Macon Virtual Academy | Record | Macon County Schools | Franklin, 28734Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 34 |
Franklin High
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant
Mountain View Intermediate
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe
South Macon Elementary
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Distant
Iotla Valley Elementary
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe
East Franklin Elementary
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe
Macon Early College High School
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe
Macon Virtual Academy
Macon County Schools
Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant
Every public school record in Macon County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
12
Showing here
12
Profile pages
1
Primary schools
4- Record
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 349 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
East Franklin Elementary
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- KG–4
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 360 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Iotla Valley Elementary
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 403 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
South Macon Elementary
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 498 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
2High schools
3- Franklin HighRecord
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 1,005 students
- Record
Macon Early College High School
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- 9–UG
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 115 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Union Academy
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 103 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
3- Record
Highlands School
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- Highlands, 28741
- Enrollment
- 332 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Macon Virtual Academy
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- Franklin, 28734
- Enrollment
- 34 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Nantahala School
Macon County Schools
- Grades
- KG–12
- Location
- Topton, 28781
- Enrollment
- 85 students
Listed on this county directory
Macon County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Macon County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Macon County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Macon County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Macon County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Macon County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Macon County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Macon County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.