Summary:
Macon County Schools in North Carolina is home to three high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with Macon Early College High School standing out as the top-performing institution and Bartram Academy facing significant challenges.
Macon Early College High School consistently ranks among the top 127 high schools in North Carolina, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Macon County Schools and North Carolina averages across various subjects, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 28.7, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. In contrast, Bartram Academy is the lowest-performing school in the data set, ranking among the bottom 628 high schools in North Carolina and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the Macon County Schools and North Carolina averages, and it has a high percentage of students (97.09%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.
The data also reveals that Franklin High has a more diverse student population, with 72.94% White, 22.19% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, while Macon Early College High School and Bartram Academy have higher percentages of White students, at 66.09% and 76.7%, respectively. The data suggests that there may be equity concerns within the Macon County Schools district, as the performance of Bartram Academy is significantly lower than the other two high schools.
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