Total enrollment
1,047
-100 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Macon County
Georgia · Public K-12
Macon County, Georgia's 3 public schools span elementary through high school (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,047 students.
4-year change in Macon County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Macon County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.7% | #123 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,047 | #134 of 137 | #2,722 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #132 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #60 of 137 | #1,312 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 93.9% | #50 of 137 | #221 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.9% | #121 of 137 | #1,452 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,864
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,047
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,031
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.9%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
525 students
Middle
1
189 students
High
1
333 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Macon County Public Schools
1,047 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Macon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Macon County Middle School· 20.1%
- Macon County Elementary School· 16.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Elementary School | Oglethorpe | Elementary | PK-05 | 525 | · |
| Macon County High School | Montezuma | High | 09-12 | 333 | · |
| Macon County Middle School | Montezuma | Middle | 06-08 | 189 | · |
Cities in Macon County
About Macon County
Across the low-population Georgia county of Macon County of about 11,864 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,047 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,031 a year, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 35% lower than the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Macon County is built around 1 elementary school (525 students), 1 middle school (189), and 1 high school (333).
Macon County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,047 students across Macon County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,047 students, declined 9% from the 1,147 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Macon County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data