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Macon County

Georgia · Public School District
3
Schools
1,114
Students
$18,998
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Macon County is a public school district in Georgia serving 1,114 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,998 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Macon County Elementary SchoolPK–05511
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Macon County Middle School06–08263
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Macon County High School09–12340
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,998+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
34%
State
27.6%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
38.8%

Funding is shared between state (28%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (39%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,114
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,998 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
39% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Macon County?
Macon County has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,114 students.
What is the graduation rate for Macon County?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Macon County spend per student?
Macon County spends $18,998 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Macon County?
100% of students in Macon County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Macon County?
No, Macon County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Macon County serve?
Macon County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Macon County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Macon County is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.