Best Schools in Macon County, NC
Macon County, NC has 20 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,214 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Macon County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macon County, NC
The top high schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students
2. Hayesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
5. Union Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macon County, NC
The top middle schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macon County, NC
The top elementary schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
2. Cartoogechaye Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 349 Students
3. South Macon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
4. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
5. Iotla Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
6. East Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
7. Hayesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students
8. Trimont Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Macon County, NC
How many schools are in Macon County, NC?
Macon County, NC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,214 students in total.
How do schools in Macon County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Macon County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Macon County underperform 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: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Macon County
3 places in Macon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Macon County Schools (12 schools)