Total enrollment
1,047
-323 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Macon County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 7%
% Hispanic
16%
was 10%
% Black
75%
was 80%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,047
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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,047 students, declined 24% from the 1,370 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 10% to 16% over the same window.
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