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Best Macon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,048 students in Macon County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 233 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Macon County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, MO are Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Macon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Gr: K-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Bevier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 402-0190
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Prep Academy Of Mo
600 S. Atterberry Street
Atlanta, MO 63530
(314) 315-4554
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Macon County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Macon County, MO include Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
14 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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