Is Macon County High School a good school?

Macon County High School ranks 146 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Macon County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 967 students attended Macon County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Macon County High School?

Students at Macon County High School are 81% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Macon County High School?

Macon County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Elementary Elementary : Fairlane Elementary Elementary : Lafayette Elementary School Elementary : Red Boiling Springs Elementary Elementary : Westside Elementary Middle : Macon County Junior High School

Macon County High School

Summary:

Macon County High School is a public high school in Lafayette, Tennessee, serving 967 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Macon County School District, which is ranked 84 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Macon County High School has shown a mixed performance compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school outperformed the state in Biology I and English II but underperformed in Algebra I and Algebra II. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 110 out of 374 high schools (4-star rating) in 2023-2024 to 252 out of 342 high schools (1-star rating) in 2018-2019. Interestingly, the school's performance on student subgroup metrics is also mixed, with male students generally outperforming female students and White students outperforming Hispanic students.

When compared to nearby schools, Jackson County High School, Westmoreland High School, and Trousdale County High School have generally outperformed Macon County High School in academic test scores and statewide rankings. In particular, Trousdale County High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance in Algebra I and Algebra II has been consistently lower than the state average, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2550 Days RD
Lafayette, TN 37083

(615) 666-4320

District: Macon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,148

Feeder schools for Macon County High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
	Fairlane Elementary
	Lafayette Elementary School
	Red Boiling Springs Elementary
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	Westside Elementary
Middle:	Macon County Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 967

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Macon County High School ranks better than 62.8% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Macon County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macon County High School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Macon County High School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macon County High School is $9,148.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Macon County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County High School 146^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Macon County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Macon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County 84^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Macon County High School

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Rank History for all students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	33.46	219^th	267	18.0%
2011	25.97	239^th	273	12.5%
2012	35.77	213^th	269	20.8%
2013	39.54	227^th	285	20.4%
2014	46.53	185^th	296	37.5%
2015	55.33	160^th	300	46.7%
2016	42.53	206^th	351	41.3%
2018	41.74	189^th	341	44.6%
2019	29.85	252^nd	342	26.3%
2021	47.74	152^nd	347	56.2%
2022	40.71	204^th	358	43.0%
2023	39.22	223^rd	384	41.9%
2024	53.32	146^th	392	62.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	26.74	134^th	159	15.7%
2022	28.55	115^th	151	23.8%
2024	29.54	130^th	183	29.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	49.33	113^th	308	63.3%
2019	21.97	262^nd	302	13.2%
2021	53.11	106^th	317	66.6%
2022	35.50	205^th	322	36.3%
2023	40.15	189^th	330	42.7%
2024	47.63	149^th	337	55.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	26.23	270^th	337	19.9%
2021	49.35	147^th	340	56.8%
2022	35.28	231^st	350	34.0%
2023	38.25	226^th	366	38.3%
2024	48.41	172^nd	365	52.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	32.30	236^th	329	28.3%
2021	46.68	145^th	332	56.3%
2022	44.49	165^th	349	52.7%
2023	38.94	204^th	359	43.2%
2024	56.12	130^th	366	64.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	32.33	108^th	159	32.1%
2019	32.97	96^th	153	37.3%
2021	37.29	107^th	180	40.6%
2022	19.35	169^th	189	10.6%
2023	20.20	176^th	202	12.9%
2024	33.97	150^th	209	28.2%

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Rank History for White students at Macon County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	34.83	211^th	307	31.3%
2019	22.16	268^th	301	11.0%
2021	42.17	167^th	306	45.4%
2022	35.38	212^th	312	32.1%
2023	34.73	211^th	325	35.1%
2024	47.92	150^th	326	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, April 16, 2016

I would never send my child to this school, ever!
The faculty and staff are rude, hateful, and absolutely disrespectful to both my child and myself. My daughter was continually bullied by both students and staff there, the food is terrible and there are so many rules and regulations that it makes school a living nightmare for everyone that is associated. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Macon County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	642	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1999	784	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	-1	788
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	991	991
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	760	760
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	753	753
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	753	753
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	812	812
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	840	840
2006	833	0	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
2007	860	1	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
2008	839	2	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	861
2009	877	2	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
2010	885	3	5	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	917
2011	912	5	7	28	1	0	0	0	953
2012	895	3	6	34	1	0	0	0	939
2013	908	4	6	36	1	0	2	0	957
2014	884	4	7	46	0	1	2	0	944
2015	863	3	5	49	1	1	4	0	926
2016	857	2	6	50	3	1	3	0	922
2017	890	2	2	60	3	0	2	0	959
2018	835	3	1	61	4	2	5	0	911
2019	820	1	1	72	4	1	13	0	912
2020	753	2	0	74	5	1	15	0	850
2021	740	1	0	84	2	1	17	0	845
2022	768	7	2	118	3	0	15	0	913
2023	793	4	2	149	3	0	16	0	967
2024	779	7	2	161	1	0	17	0	967

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 County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	645	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	788	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	991	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	760	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	753	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	753	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	812	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	840	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	850	41.7	20.4	n/a
2007	885	40.9	21.6	32.9
2008	861	44.9	19.2	36.2
2009	904	47.1	19.2	39
2010	917	50.8	18.0	43.4
2011	953	53.0	17.9	46.2
2012	939	55.0	17.0	52.8
2013	957	51.0	18.7	52.9
2014	944	50.0	18.8	57.3
2015	926	49.0	18.8	49.1
2016	922	53.0	17.3	56.6
2017	959	56.5	16.9	n/a
2018	911	53.9	16.9	n/a
2019	912	52.6	17.3	n/a
2020	850	52.9	16.0	49.8
2021	845	48.8	17.3	n/a
2022	913	55.5	16.4	n/a
2023	967	54.2	17.8	n/a
2024	967	50.5	19.1	n/a

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 County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	645	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	788	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	991	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	760	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	753	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	753	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	812	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	840	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	850	41.7	20.4	n/a
2007	885	40.9	21.6	32.9
2008	861	44.9	19.2	36.2
2009	904	47.1	19.2	39
2010	917	50.8	18.0	43.4
2011	953	53.0	17.9	46.2
2012	939	55.0	17.0	52.8
2013	957	51.0	18.7	52.9
2014	944	50.0	18.8	57.3
2015	926	49.0	18.8	49.1
2016	922	53.0	17.3	56.6
2017	959	56.5	16.9	n/a
2018	911	53.9	16.9	n/a
2019	912	52.6	17.3	n/a
2020	850	52.9	16.0	49.8
2021	845	48.8	17.3	n/a
2022	913	55.5	16.4	n/a
2023	967	54.2	17.8	n/a
2024	967	50.5	19.1	n/a

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 County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$349 (4.2%)	$7,610 (90.7%)	$8,390
2020	$372 (4.3%)	$7,874 (90.6%)	$8,692
2021	$993 (10.6%)	$7,887 (83.9%)	$9,401
2022	$716 (7.6%)	$7,757 (82.8%)	$9,370
2023	$705 (7.7%)	$7,702 (84.2%)	$9,148

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Macon County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 252^nd of 342 High schools	Ranks 223^rd of 384 High schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Macon County High School)	9.7	19.3	9.6%
9th Grade Algebra I (Macon County)	9.2	16.7	7.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Macon County High School)	20.1	31.2	11.1%
9th Grade English I (Macon County)	19.8	29.9	10.1%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Macon County High School)	27.4	22.3	5.1%
10th Grade Algebra II (Macon County)	27.1	22.2	4.9%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Macon County High School)	36.4	40.4	4%
10th Grade English II (Macon County)	34.9	37.8	2.9%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Macon County High School)	79.7	72.1	7.6%
10th Grade Geometry (Macon County)	55.6	52.5	3.1%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Geometry (Macon County High School)	16.8	7.7	9.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Macon County)	16.6	7.6	9%
11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	20	17.1	2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Macon County High School)	9.2	18.8	9.6%
All Grades Algebra I (Macon County)	8.6	16.1	7.5%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Macon County High School)	26.3	20.8	5.5%
All Grades Algebra II (Macon County)	25.5	21.6	3.9%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades English I (Macon County High School)	19.7	30.1	10.4%
All Grades English I (Macon County)	19.4	29	9.6%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Macon County High School)	36.2	39.7	3.5%
All Grades English II (Macon County)	34.7	37.1	2.4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Macon County High School)	32.8	25.8	7%
All Grades Geometry (Macon County)	30.5	25.2	5.3%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	912	967	6%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	72	149	106.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	820	793	3.3%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%

Schools Near Macon County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Macon County High School	Public	9-12	2550 Days RD	Lafayette	37083	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	No	(615) 666-4320	967	51	19.1		779 (80.6%)	7 (0.7%)	161 (16.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.8%)	53.3	146^th of 392 public high schools	62.8%		39.2	223^rd of 384 public high schools	41.9%	77									27.9	26.7	24.9		24.2		43.8		44.1			39.0	37.4	55.6	53.8	80.0	18.6	30.6									$9,148	$705	$7,702
Red Boiling Springs School	Public	6-12	415 Hillcrest DR	Red Boiling Springs	37150	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	No	(615) 699-3125	351	29	12.1		286 (81.5%)	3 (0.9%)	60 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26.1	298^th of 392 public high schools	24.0%		25	302^nd of 384 public high schools	21.4%	4	29.6	24.1	21.6	25.2	25.5	16.7	11.8	18.1	10.6	10.0		23.7	23.7	25.5			25.4	33.3	33.3	18.9	17.2	35.0	34.1	25.0		23.3	31.5	35.2	21.6	29.6	50.0	33.3	21.6	35.2	$12,713	$592	$10,975
Trousdale County High School	Public	9-12	262 Mc Murry Blvd West	Hartsville	37074	Trousdale County	Trousdale County	No	No	No	No	(615) 374-2201	394	26	14.9		297 (75.4%)	38 (9.6%)	31 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.9%)	85	29^th of 392 public high schools	92.6%		83.7	28^th of 384 public high schools	92.7%	1									50.5	46.2		47.0	46.4		57.7	10.0	50.0	63.9	62.4	48.5	48.5	58.0	58.0	45.2		42.0									$11,225	$1,514	$8,914
Westmoreland High School	Public	9-12	4300 Hawkins DR	Westmoreland	37186	Sumner County	Sumner County	No	No	No	No	(615) 644-2280	542	42	13.0		502 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	73.5	62^nd of 392 public high schools	84.2%		66.4	71^st of 384 public high schools	81.5%	9									54.0	49.3	58.4	36.4	56.0			51.3	50.0	73.3	72.0	34.7	34.4	47.2	46.5	81.3	42.9	52.9									$13,598	$727	$12,364
Smith County High School	Public	9-12	312 Fite AVE	Carthage	37030	Smith County	Smith County	No	No	No	No	(615) 735-9219	493	43	11.3		412 (83.6%)	12 (2.4%)	44 (8.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	66.8	86^th of 392 public high schools	78.1%		46.3	173^rd of 384 public high schools	54.9%	87									35.2	30.5		35.9	33.7			55.3	51.0			43.8	43.8	50.5	50.0	21.8	7.1	17.9									$11,928	$625	$10,511
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	190 Blue Devil Ln	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9771	389	24	16.1		358 (92.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	42.2	214^th of 392 public high schools	45.4%		51.4	152^nd of 384 public high schools	60.4%	62									16.8	15.7		21.6	20.7	35.1	37.0		35.9			33.0	32.3	53.5	54.0	28.0		25.5									$12,452	$2,119	$9,404

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Rank History for Special Education students at Macon County High School

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

Rank History for Female students at Macon County High School

Rank History for Male students at Macon County High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Macon County High School

Rank History for White students at Macon County High School

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Enrollment information for Macon County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Macon County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Macon County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Macon County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Macon County High School

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Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Macon County High School