For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,047 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 Georgia.
Public Schools in Macon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,047 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
75%
36%
% White
5%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,636 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,478 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,636
$14,327
Spending / Student
$15,478
$13,452
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Macon County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,047 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #208 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (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?
75% of Macon County School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,478 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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