Macon County Public Schools
Macon County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,231
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 Tennessee; 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. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Lafayette has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
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
8
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
4,231
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Macon County
Macon County
8 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | Profile | Macon County | Lafayette, 37083Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 967 |
| Macon County Junior High School | Listed only | Macon County | Lafayette, 37083Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 771 |
| Fairlane Elementary | Listed only | Macon County | Lafayette, 37083Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 532 |
| Central Elementary | Listed only | Macon County | Lafayette, 37083Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 450 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Listed only | Macon County | Lafayette, 37083Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 422 |
| Westside Elementary | Listed only | Macon County | Westmoreland, 37186Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 405 |
| Red Boiling Springs Elementary | Listed only | Macon County | Red Boiling Springs, 37150Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 350 |
| Red Boiling Springs School | Listed only | Macon County | Red Boiling Springs, 37150Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 334 |
Macon County High School
Macon County
Lafayette, 37083 / Rural: Fringe
Macon County Junior High School
Macon County
Lafayette, 37083 / Rural: Fringe
Fairlane Elementary
Macon County
Lafayette, 37083 / Town: Distant
Central Elementary
Macon County
Lafayette, 37083 / Town: Distant
Lafayette Elementary School
Macon County
Lafayette, 37083 / Town: Distant
Westside Elementary
Macon County
Westmoreland, 37186 / Rural: Distant
Red Boiling Springs Elementary
Macon County
Red Boiling Springs, 37150 / Rural: Distant
Red Boiling Springs School
Macon County
Red Boiling Springs, 37150 / Rural: Distant
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 Tennessee. 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 8 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.
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.