For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,692 students in Macon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Macon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,692 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
91%
31%
% White
2%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,060 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,104 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,060
$12,875
Spending / Student
$17,104
$12,097
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Dc Wolfe School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Gr: 4-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Notasulga High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
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
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,692 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #132 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County School District?
91% of Macon County School District students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,104 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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