Best Schools in Macon County, NC
Macon County, NC has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 6,469 students attend Macon County, NC schools. On average, schools in Macon County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Macon County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Macon County, NC
Macon County, NC has 6 high schools with 1,464 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Macon County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Macon County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Macon Early College High School
SchoolGrade
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
3. Franklin High
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
5. Union Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macon County, NC
Macon County, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,770 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Macon County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Macon County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Andrews Middle
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
3. Mountain View Intermediate
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macon County, NC
Macon County, NC has 9 elementary schools with 3,201 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Macon County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Macon County meet expectations.
1. Cartoogechaye Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 349 Students
2. South Macon Elementary
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
3. Swain County West Elementary
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
4. East Franklin Elementary
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
5. Robbinsville Elementary
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Graham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
6. Iotla Valley Elementary
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
7. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
8. Andrews Elementary
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
9. Trimont Christian Academy
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Trimont Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Macon County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Macon County, NC has a total population of 37,014 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Macon County, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macon County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Macon County, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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