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Macon County Public Schools

Macon County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

12

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,450

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

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.

District shape

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.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Franklin has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

Elementary4
Middle2
High3
Other3

1 School District in Macon County

Macon County Schools

12 schools
4,450 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Franklin High

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,005 students

Macon Middle School

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle599 students

Mountain View Intermediate

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–6Middle567 students

South Macon Elementary

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary498 students

Iotla Valley Elementary

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary403 students

East Franklin Elementary

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–4Primary360 students

Cartoogechaye Elementary

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary349 students

Highlands School

Macon County Schools

Highlands, 28741 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Other332 students

Macon Early College High School

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–UGHigh115 students

Union Academy

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12Alternative103 students

Nantahala School

Macon County Schools

Topton, 28781 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Other85 students

Macon Virtual Academy

Macon County Schools

Franklin, 28734 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Virtual34 students

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.

← Back to Macon County Education OverviewCounty school score: 64/100

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.