Best Schools in Macon County, MO
Macon County, MO has 25 public schools (10 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 4,359 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Macon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macon County, MO
The top high schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bucklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bucklin R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 57 Students
2. North Shelby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shelby • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Salisbury High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
4. Macon Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
5. Knox Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
6. Atlanta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
7. Bevier High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bevier C-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
8. La Plata High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students
9. South Shelby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
10. Macon Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macon County, MO
The top middle schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
2. South Shelby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macon County, MO
The top elementary schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 44 Students
2. Atlanta Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 106 Students
3. North Shelby Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shelby • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
4. La Plata Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students
5. Salisbury Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students
6. Bevier Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bevier C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 141 Students
7. Bucklin Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bucklin R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
8. Macon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
9. Knox Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
10. South Shelby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Macon County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Macon County, MO has a total population of 15,209 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Macon County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Macon County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macon County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Macon County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Macon County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Macon County, MO
How many schools are in Macon County, MO?
Macon County, MO has 25 public schools: 10 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 4,359 students in total.
How do schools in Macon County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Macon County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Macon County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Macon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Macon County
6 places in Macon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Macon Co. R-I (3 schools)