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Best Macon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,746 students in Macon County, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Macon County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, AL are Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Macon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeltown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3950 Al Hwy 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Dc Wolfe School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Gr: 4-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Notasulga High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Gr: 7-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Macon County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Macon County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
10 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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