Macon Early College High School

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Macon Early College High School ranks 127 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Macon Early College High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Franklin, North Carolina, part of the Macon County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outpaces its district and state counterparts in academic measures, ranking among the top high schools in North Carolina.

Macon Early College High School's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in End-of-Course (EOC) assessments for English II (88.6% vs. 55.6% and 59.7%, respectively) and Math III (82.5% vs. 72.8% and 57.6%). The school has been ranked as high as 15th out of 594 high schools in the state and maintains a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, the school's performance is strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students.

While Macon Early College High School's academic achievements are impressive, the school is also facing some challenges. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly, from 12.4% in 2021-2022 to 48.7% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school has seen a decline in racial diversity, with the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing from 27.83% in 2022-2023 to 20.59% in 2020-2021. These trends are worth monitoring to ensure the school continues to support all students effectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bartram Academy, Macon Early College High School's performance is significantly stronger, highlighting its exceptional academic standards.

Detail:

Public 9-12

77 Siler Farm Road
Franklin, NC 28734-1036

(828) 524-2002

District: Macon County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,764

Feeder schools for Macon Early College High School:

Elementary:	Cartoogechaye Elementary
	East Franklin Elementary
	Iotla Valley Elementary
	South Macon Elementary
Middle:	Macon Middle School
	Mountain View Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 34.2

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

26.3%

Asian:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Macon Early College High School ranks better than 80.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Macon County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (26.3%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Macon County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macon Early College High School is 34.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Macon County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Macon Early College High School employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macon Early College High School is $5,764, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Macon County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Macon Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon Early College High School 127^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Macon Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Macon County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County Schools 87^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Macon Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	97.04	15^th	594	97.5%
2022	92.77	48^th	621	92.3%
2023	84.15	109^th	626	82.6%
2024	81.68	127^th	640	80.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.61	89^th	597	85.1%
2024	81.57	114^th	613	81.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	89.55	64^th	594	89.2%
2023	76.77	135^th	588	77.0%
2024	78.18	139^th	602	76.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	94.27	47^th	585	92.0%
2023	91.17	73^rd	602	87.9%
2024	86.55	109^th	607	82.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.11	44^th	449	90.2%

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Rank History for White students at Macon Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	89.55	56^th	534	89.5%
2023	83.82	93^rd	537	82.7%
2024	76.06	143^rd	553	74.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Macon Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	46	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	48
2008	76	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	79
2009	100	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	106
2010	123	4	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	138
2011	99	1	2	16	1	0	4	123
2012	105	2	3	22	0	0	3	135
2013	113	1	3	28	1	0	1	147
2014	104	0	4	39	1	0	1	149
2015	128	0	5	48	1	0	1	183
2016	120	0	4	46	1	0	1	172
2017	117	0	5	43	0	0	1	166
2018	106	0	4	43	0	0	1	154
2019	104	0	5	40	0	0	3	152
2020	98	1	5	31	0	0	5	140
2021	98	0	6	28	0	0	4	136
2022	91	0	5	31	0	0	2	129
2023	76	1	4	32	1	0	1	115
2024	92	1	4	36	1	0	3	137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Macon Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	48	3.0	16.0	n/a
2008	79	4.0	19.8	38
2009	106	4.0	26.5	33
2010	138	5.0	27.6	44.9
2011	123	5.0	24.6	53.7
2012	135	5.0	27.0	54.1
2013	147	4.0	36.7	55.1
2014	149	4.0	37.2	63.1
2015	183	4.0	45.7	47.5
2016	172	3.0	57.3	44.2
2017	166	3.4	47.5	41.6
2018	154	3.0	51.3	31.2
2019	152	2.9	51.3	30.3
2020	140	2.9	46.8	25
2021	136	4.0	34.0	22.8
2022	129	4.0	32.2	12.4
2023	115	4.0	28.7	48.7
2024	137	4.0	34.2	97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Macon Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	48	3.0	16.0	n/a
2008	79	4.0	19.8	38
2009	106	4.0	26.5	33
2010	138	5.0	27.6	44.9
2011	123	5.0	24.6	53.7
2012	135	5.0	27.0	54.1
2013	147	4.0	36.7	55.1
2014	149	4.0	37.2	63.1
2015	183	4.0	45.7	47.5
2016	172	3.0	57.3	44.2
2017	166	3.4	47.5	41.6
2018	154	3.0	51.3	31.2
2019	152	2.9	51.3	30.3
2020	140	2.9	46.8	25
2021	136	4.0	34.0	22.8
2022	129	4.0	32.2	12.4
2023	115	4.0	28.7	48.7
2024	137	4.0	34.2	97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Macon Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$103 (1.8%)	$5,661 (98.2%)	$5,764

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Macon Early College High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Macon Early College High School)	96.6	83.3	13.3%
End of Course Biology (Macon County Schools)	52.9	54.2	1.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Macon Early College High School)	100	87.1	12.9%
End of Course English II (Macon County Schools)	60.7	55.1	5.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Macon Early College High School)	95.2	59.1	36.1%
End of Course Math I (Macon County Schools)	63	40.8	22.2%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Macon Early College High School)	50	79.2	29.2%
End of Course Math III (Macon County Schools)	60.3	68	7.7%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	115	24.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	40	32	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	76	26.9%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	48.7%	18.4%

Schools Near Macon Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Macon Early College High School	Public	9-12	77 Siler Farm Road	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 524-2002	137	4	34.2	97.8%	92 (67.2%)	1 (0.7%)	36 (26.3%)	4 (2.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	81.7	127^th of 640 public high schools	80.2%		84.2	109^th of 626 public high schools	82.6%	18	69.4	88.6	63.0	82.5						$5,764	$103	$5,661
Franklin High	Public	9-12	100 Panther Drive	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 524-6467	1,036	60	17.3	54.4%	747 (72.1%)	7 (0.7%)	241 (23.3%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.0%)	52.7	283^rd of 640 public high schools	55.8%		53	271^st of 626 public high schools	56.7%	12	49.6	53.0	47.0	77.0						$9,457	$662	$8,795
Bartram Academy	Public	9-12	158 Union School Rd	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 369-1277	107	5	23.7	97.2%	76 (71.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.4%)	2.5	628^th of 640 public high schools	1.9%		4.4	606^th of 626 public high schools	3.2%	22	13.8	13.3								$11,469	$453	$11,015
Blue Ridge Early College	Public	7-12	95 Bobcat Dr	Cashiers	28717	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 743-2646	136	13	10.8	97.8%	74 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	24.2	489^th of 640 public high schools	23.6%		32.3	413^th of 626 public high schools	34.0%	76	47.1	47.4	29.6	26.1	46.2	15.8	34.6	31.6	52.6	$11,670	$875	$10,794
Jackson County Early College	Public	9-12	404 College Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 339-4499	109	4	27.2	39.4%	75 (68.8%)	2 (1.8%)	14 (12.8%)	4 (3.7%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.3%)	87	103^rd of 640 public high schools	83.9%		90.3	64^th of 626 public high schools	89.8%	39	89.7	100.0	41.2	96.8						$7,254	$111	$7,144
Smoky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	100 Smoky Mountain Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 586-2177	899	54	16.6	53.4%	625 (69.5%)	11 (1.2%)	176 (19.6%)	9 (1.0%)	40 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.2%)	39.8	372^nd of 640 public high schools	41.9%		37.2	378^th of 626 public high schools	39.6%	6	48.4	53.8	40.6	51.1						$11,017	$880	$10,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon Early College High School

How many students attend Macon Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Macon Early College High School.

What district is Macon Early College High School in?

Macon County Schools

Is Macon Early College High School a good school?

Macon Early College High School ranks 127^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Macon Early College High School?

Macon Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cartoogechaye Elementary
Elementary : East Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Iotla Valley Elementary
Elementary : South Macon Elementary
Middle : Macon Middle School
Middle : Mountain View Intermediate

What is the racial makeup of Macon Early College High School?

Students at Macon Early College High School are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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