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Macon County

Georgia · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 1,114 students, in a county of 11,864 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,114
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,031
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Macon County
1,114 students · 1 district in Macon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Macon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
33%
Hispanic
5%
Black
59%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
7%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
77%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
18.0% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Macon County Elementary SchoolOglethorpeElementaryPK-05511·
Macon County High SchoolMontezumaHigh09-12340·
Macon County Middle SchoolMontezumaMiddle06-08263·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Macon County?
Macon County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,114 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Macon County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Macon County?
Macon County is the largest school district in Macon County, serving approximately 1,114 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Macon County?
Macon County, Georgia has a population of approximately 11,864, with a median age of 40. About 18.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Macon County?
Median household income in Macon County is $41,031, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Macon County?
Approximately 11.0% of adults 25 and older in Macon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Macon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Macon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Macon County schools?
Across Macon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Macon County?
Macon County residents are approximately 33% White, 5% Hispanic, 59% Black, 2% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Macon County is owner-occupied?
Macon County has about 5,135 housing units, of which roughly 65.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data